Recently, a photo has been circulating wildly on social media showing a sparrow perched on a tree, but with a disturbing twist: the back of its neck appears to be missing a patch of flesh, and its head looks as if it has been awkwardly attached or spliced on. The image is quite shocking and has sparked curiosity and concern among viewers.
The photo was first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user named @aerial2009, who spotted the sparrow on a tree. Unlike the typical image people have of sparrows as small, round, and cute birds, this sparrow defies that common impression. Most strikingly, the back of its neck seems to have a raw, fleshless patch, leading many to wonder if the bird was injured.
The image quickly attracted over 760,000 views online, with many commenters expressing shock and asking questions like, "Is this sparrow hurt?" or "Why is there a chunk missing from its neck?" Some even suspected the photo might be digitally altered or photoshopped.
The original poster later clarified that sparrows are not as plump as many assume. When they stretch their necks, their necks actually appear quite long and slender. To further explain, the user shared additional photos of sparrows with elongated necks, showing how their necks can stretch in a way that resembles a snake. This explanation helped many viewers understand the unusual appearance and led to comments appreciating the new knowledge, such as "I didn't know sparrows could stretch their necks so much."
細いだけじゃ無く、意外と長いのにもびっくり↓ https://t.co/3QzSA2DSot
— 木島ノ安岐 (@RmEy4VBdlZ67460) July 17, 2024
