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Urban Attractors and Constraints
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Dietary Poverty & Toxic Intake
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Chronic Stress and Energetic Drain
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Impaired Foraging Behavior and Decision-Making
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Density, Waste, and Compounding Exposure
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Health Decline Without Escape
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House Sparrow

Urban Attractors and Constraints

Concentrates sparrows in small spatial ranges (~60 m from nests), especially in densely populated human neighborhoods, where population density correlates more strongly with sparrow health decline than light or noise alone.

Habitat structure

Favors presence near allotments, medium-height tree clusters, and low shrub cover, offering nesting and shelter.

Anthropogenic food availability

Peaks in areas with abundant litter and food waste, creating predictable foraging hotspots.

Urban environments initially function as ecological traps: they offer reliable food and nesting opportunities while masking long-term costs.
Last update: January 31, 2026