House Sparrow

Brief Description

A small, chunky songbird with a short tail and a thick bill, commonly found in urban and rural human settlements.

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: Middle East and spread throughout most of the world including Uttarakhand, India
• Typical Sighting Period: Year-round
• Plumage Details: Males have a gray crown, white cheeks, and a black bib; females and juveniles are plain sandy-brown with a pale buffy eye-stripe.
• Ecological Significance: Acts as an important consumer of weed seeds and insects; also serves as a prey species for urban raptors.
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (though populations are declining in some urban areas)
• Observation Tips: Look for them in gardens, hedges, and near buildings where people reside, often seen in noisy social groups or 'chirping' loudly.