House Sparrow
NameHouse Sparrow
Common NameHouse Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser domesticus
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive gray crown, chestnut nape, black bib, and white cheeks, with streaky brown upperparts. Females are duller, mostly streaky brown with a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and no prominent black bib or gray crown.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations consist primarily of a series of short, monotonous, and often repetitive chirps, typically described as 'cheerup', 'chissick', or 'tschilp'. They can be quite noisy, especially in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, agricultural, human settlements
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, the House Sparrow has been widely introduced by humans and is now found on every continent except Antarctica, making it one of the most widespread bird species globally.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, stocky build, Males with gray crown, chestnut nape, black bib, Females streaky brown with pale supercilium, Commonly found near human habitation, Chirping vocalizations
Description
The House Sparrow is a small, stocky songbird well-adapted to human environments, often seen foraging in urban and suburban areas. They are highly social birds, typically found in flocks and known for their persistent chirping vocalizations.
