House Sparrow
NameHouse Sparrow
Common NameHouse Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser domesticus
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive gray crown, chestnut nape, white cheeks, and a prominent black bib extending from the chin to the breast, with streaked brown upperparts and grayish-white underparts. Females are duller, mostly streaky brown above with a pale supercilium and plain grayish-brown underparts, lacking the male's strong head patterns.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a variety of short, monotonous, and often repetitive chirps and cheeps, typically described as 'cheerup', 'chirrup', or 'chissick'. They are generally noisy birds, especially in groups.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, agricultural areas, farmland, human settlements
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and much of Asia. It has been widely introduced and successfully colonized most of the world, including the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, making it one of the most widespread bird species globally.
Identifying Featuresstocky build with a short tail, males with gray crown, chestnut nape, black bib, females duller brown with streaked back and pale supercilium, often found near human habitation, chirpy, repetitive calls
Description
A small, stocky songbird commonly found in human-modified environments. These highly adaptable birds are known for their social nature and chirpy vocalizations, often seen foraging on the ground or perching on buildings.
