Why 'Church Bird'? The Ecology and Coexistence of Small Birds Living in Indonesian Cities
The small bird known as 'burung gereja' (church bird) in Indonesia, the Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus), has an ecology that allows it to live alongside humans in urban areas. Its name originates from its preference for nesting in the crevices of church buildings during the colonial era, making it a prime example of a 'human dominated ecosystem'.
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