Sparrows · Resident
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Very common Passeridae 14–16 cm Low risk
The quintessential city bird, living close to people for thousands of years. The male has a grey crown and a black bib; its cheerful, monotonous chirping is the background sound of streets and courtyards.
At a glance
Family
Passeridae
Group
Sparrows · Resident
Size
14–16 cm
Conservation status
Low risk
Did you know
The house sparrow evolved alongside human settlements about 10,000 years ago; the "field" existed as a habitat long before that.
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