Relationships With Humans
In most of its range, the Italian Sparrow is an abundant and familiar bird of houses. It has been one of the wild birds most commonly consumed as food in Italy. Portrayals of the Italian Sparrow or one of its relatives have been found at Pompeii. Like the House Sparrow, the Italian Sparrow is considered a biological indicator of pollution.
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