House Sparrow
Passer domesticus · Snowfinches and Old World Sparrows
The House Sparrow is a small, adaptable bird found across much of the globe, often living in close association with humans. Native to Eurasia and North Africa, it has been widely introduced elsewhere, thriving in urban and agricultural environments. This species is known for its social nature and distinctive vocalizations.
Explore the full field guideresident, widespread, chirping
844 calls·first heard Jun 27·last 1h ago
When it's heardpeak 6a · fall
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How to know it
- Males have a gray crown, white cheeks, a black bib on the throat and upper breast, and a chestnut nape and back with black streaks.
- Females are generally plainer, with a streaky brown back, a pale chest lacking a bib, and a light brown or buffy stripe behind the eye.
- Juveniles resemble adult females but are often paler with less defined markings.
- Both sexes possess a short, chunky, conical beak.