House Sparrow

Brief Description

A small, stocky songbird with a thick bill, frequently found in close association with human habitation and urban environments.

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: Native to Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia; widely introduced and common across North America.
• Typical Sighting Period: Year-round resident across most of its range.
• Plumage Details: Features a mix of earthy brown and gray tones, with black-and-tan streaking on the back and wings, a gray belly, and a pale cheek.
• Ecological Significance: Acts as an opportunistic scavenger and insect eater, though also competes with native cavity-nesting birds for nesting sites.
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN), though populations are declining in some urban areas of Europe.
• Observation Tips: Easily spotted near houses, gardens, and outdoor seating areas where they often forage for crumbs and seeds.