Sparrows are tiny and stout. They are quite commonly seen in Beijing, a concrete forest with a population of more than 20 million. But no matter where you are in the city, it's quite likely you'll spot these little creatures playing with each other, foraging on the road or resting on the trees.

Sparrows eat seeds and scraps; they are the curious exploiters of man's wastefulness. Their strong adaptability to different environments allows them to colonize every continent in the world except Antarctica. The bird can be found in nearly every habitat, from forests to deserts, marshes to grasslands. In Beijing, they are usually seen in flocks along the roads, at parks and in the residential areas.

Sparrows are a protected species in China. It's illegal to kill or sell them, and killing above 20 is a criminal offense. 

About 'City of Wild'

Nature is not limited to faraway mountains and oceans, it also exists in urban cities and our daily lives. In the series, "City of Wild," CGTN not only unfolds a world of wildlife you've never noticed, but also highlights the theme of this year's CBD COP 15: Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth. 

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