House Sparrow
Classification: Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passeridae, Genus: Passer, Species: Passer domesticus
Brief Description
A small, chunky songbird with a short tail and a thick, seed-eating bill, often found in close association with human habitation.
Additional Information
- Region of Origin: Native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia; widely introduced worldwide.
- Typical Sighting Period: Year-round
- Plumage Details: Males have grey crowns, black bibs, and chestnut napes; females and juveniles are buff-brown with streaked backs and a pale straw-colored stripe behind the eye.
- Ecological Significance: They act as seed dispersers and help control insect populations by feeding on them, particularly during the nesting season.
- Conservation Status: Least Concern (though populations are declining in some urban areas).
- Observation Tips: Look for them in urban gardens, parks, and near outdoor dining areas where they often forage for crumbs.