Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passeridae, Genus: Passer, Species: Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
A small, chunky songbird with a short tail and a thick, seed-eating bill, often found in close association with human habitation.
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Plumage & appearance
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.
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