[DOC] [TLE] House Sparrow History - Sialis Home [PAR] Mar 24, 2016 ... Initially, eight pairs were released in Brooklyn, NY in either 1850 or 1851 by ... 
purchased the first 8 pairs of sparrows from Liverpool, England (the cost ... (
possibly to control canker worms infesting the trees [Lyacock 1966, .... In 1917, 
Birds of America noted "The filthy habits of these birds are most annoying. [DOC] [TLE] 1853: The English House Sparrows Who Took Up House and Hotel ... [PAR] Oct 4, 2014 ... These pairs were brought to the Brooklyn Institute, where they were cared for and 
... He purchased about 100 house sparrows and song birds, and ... The first 50 
sparrows from England were kept in the Green-Wood .... Despite all efforts to 
eliminate the sparrow from America, the bird survived and thrived. [DOC] [TLE] The Present Status of the English Sparrow Problem in America - JStor [PAR] On the 8th two more specimens were ... Forest, hopping in a lively manner in a 
small apple tree. ... apart, might suggest a rather general occurrence of these rare 
... the United States in the fall of 1850. ... The canker worm is no longer a pest, but 
its destruction b ... They attack, harass, fight, drive away, and kill native birds,. [DOC] [TLE] The Bluebird Box - BAN - HOUSE SPARROWS [PAR] In 1850, green inch-worms were destroying trees in New York City's Central Park. 
... these same green worms and that if sparrows were brought to New York City 
they ... The first introduction of the House Sparrow was conducted by the 
Brooklyn ... areas along the New England seaboard, and eventually the birds 
adopted to... [DOC] [TLE] Animals - Ray Sahelian, M.D. [PAR] Sparrows and Allies, These small English birds were first brought to the U.S. in 
1850 to eliminate tree worms in Brooklyn Starlings and Allies. Mynah is a bird of... [DOC] [TLE] Ilex VS House Sparrow | Midwestern Plants [PAR] May 7, 2014 ... The English or House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), is one of the most ... In 1850
, green inch-worms were destroying trees in New York City's Central Park. ... 
main diet in Europe was these green worms and if sparrows were brought ... the 
United States during this time smuggled in the little birds they were... [DOC] [TLE] House Sparrow damage control (Passer domesticus) [PAR] The house sparrow was first introduced in Brooklyn, New York, from England in ... 
The remainder consists of insects, earthworms, and other animal matter. ... 
considerable since sparrows often feed in large numbers over a small area. .... 
These sharp metal projections prevent the birds from roosting comfortably in an 
area. [DOC] [TLE] Eyeing the Sparrow - Mobile Bay - March 2014 - Alabama [PAR] A male English sparrow frequently exercises his voice to attract a mate ... These 
little birds were ubiquitous, Dad declared, thanks to horses. ... called, is an import, 
first introduced to the U.S. in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1850. The hope was that these 
birds would polish off the inchworms that were plaguing the city's shade trees. [DOC] [TLE] The Present Status of the English Sparrow Problem in America ... [PAR] Forest, hopping in a lively manner in a small apple tree. It showed ... bird in 
Illinois, was when Dr. Velie observed it at Rock Island ... the United States in the 
fall of 1850. The first few pairs were ... The canker worm is no longer a pest, but 
its destruction by the ... no right morally, to kill the English Sparrow, or any other 
living. [DOC] [TLE] house sparrow declining population - Features :PIB - Aizawl,Mizoram [PAR] They are vanishing from many big cities, but are still not uncommon in small ... In 
1850, green inch worms were destroying trees in New York City's Central Park. ... 
of the same green worms, it was thought that if sparrows were brought to New 
York ... The first introduction of the sparrow was conducted by the Brooklyn 
Institute... [DOC] [TLE] English Releases [PAR] They are vanishing from many big cities

Question: These small English birds were first brought to the U.S. in 1850 to eliminate tree worms in Brooklyn
Answer: sparrows