House Sparrow
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NameHouse Sparrow
Common NameHouse Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser domesticus
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a grey crown, chestnut nape, black bib, and white cheeks, with streaky brown upperparts. Females and juveniles, like the one pictured, are duller overall, featuring streaky brown upperparts, plain buff-grey underparts, and a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a variety of monotonous, unmusical chirps, cheeps, and chattering calls, often repeated in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, agricultural, human-modified landscapes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, the House Sparrow has been widely introduced and established across most of the world, including the Americas, Australia, and parts of Africa.
Identifying Featuresstocky build, conical bill, short tail, sexual dimorphism (males with grey crown, chestnut nape, black bib; females/juveniles duller brown), often found near human settlements
Description
House Sparrows are small, stocky birds often found near human habitation. Males have distinctive grey crowns and chestnut napes, while females and juveniles are duller brown with streaky backs. They are highly adaptable and known for their social behavior and persistent chirping.
