Often overlooked due to its abundance, the male in breeding plumage is actually a striking bird with rich dark tones that fade after the season. 🐦 Yes, we ring Spanish Sparrows too! Studying even the commonest species helps us monitor populations, breeding success and rare phenomena in nature. 🎥 Footage by Alex Casha, Antonia Micallef, Aron Tanti, Denis Cachia, James Aquilina, Mario V Gauci and Ray Galea 🎬 Edited by Cinzia Mintoff #SpanishSparrow #MaltaBirds #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta

Sibt għasfur tal-bejt żgħir mal-art? 🐤 Tippanikjax! Ara x’għandek tagħmel biex tgħinu mingħajr ma tagħmillu ħsara. 🌿 Segwi dawn il-passi sempliċi u ħalli lill-ġenituri jagħmlu xogħolhom. 💚 Found a baby bird on the ground? 🐤 Don’t panic! Here’s what you can do to help without causing harm. 🌿 Follow these simple steps and let the parents do their job. 💚 #GħasfurTalBejt #SpanishSparrow #WildlifeWednesdays #BirdLifeMalta