Troyer's Birds' Paradise Sparrow Trap

The trap features a secondary holding compartment where you can safely keep a previously captured sparrow. Because sparrows are social birds, seeing a companion inside the trap encourages others to land and investigate, significantly increasing your capture success rate.

Yes, this is a live-capture trap, which allows you to inspect every bird caught. If you accidentally trap a native bird, you can simply open the door and release it unharmed.

The trap is versatile and can be placed on a flat platform, a table, or mounted on a pole. For the best results, place it in an open area where sparrows are already congregating, ensuring it is stable and level so the weight-sensitive mechanism functions properly.

Absolutely. The trap is constructed from durable galvanized metal and aluminum, which are specifically chosen to resist rust and weathering. It is designed to remain outdoors throughout the season without degrading.

While the decoy chamber is a powerful tool, using bait like cracked corn, millet, or breadcrumbs in the feeding area will help draw birds to the trap initially. Once you have a decoy bird inside, the bait becomes less critical.

You should check the trap at least once or twice daily. Regular monitoring ensures that any captured birds are not left in the trap for extended periods, which is essential for humane treatment and allows you to release any non-target species quickly.