 The sparrow's remains on display at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam | |
| Other name(s) | Dutch: Dominomus |
|---|---|
| Species | House sparrow |
| Died | 14 November 2005 Frisian Expo Centre, Leeuwarden |
| Cause of death | Death by firearm |
| Resting place | Natural History Museum Rotterdam |
| Known for | Toppling 23,000 domino tiles |
The domino sparrow (Dutch: dominomus) was a house sparrow (Passer domesticus) that was shot and killed by a hunter from the company Duke Faunabeheer in the Frisian Expo Centre in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, during preparations for Domino Day on 14 November 2005. With only four days to go until Domino Day 2005, the bird flew into the building and landed on several domino tiles, eventually causing 23,000 of them (out of 4.3 million) to fall.[1][2] Because of the protective gaps that were placed between groups of dominoes, the damage was limited. Faunabeheer was hired to remove the unwanted intruder from the centre. After trying to capture the sparrow with nets and sticks, the company decided to shoot the bird.
- ^ "Death by Domino". Deutsche Welle. 15 November 2005. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ "Sparrow knocks over 23,000 dominoes before being shot". USA Today. 14 November 2005. Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
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