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English sparrow
Passer domesticus
29.9728, -95.5276
Field Notes
Description:
House Sparrows aren’t related to other North American sparrows, and they’re differently shaped. House Sparrows are chunkier, fuller in the chest, with a larger, rounded head, shorter tail, and stouter bill than most American sparrows.
Habitat:
Around humans for centuries. In city streets, parks, zoos, or on a roof or tree.
Notes:
Male House Sparrows are brightly colored birds with gray heads, white cheeks, a black bib, and rufous neck – although in cities you may see some that are dull and grubby. Females are a plain buffy-brown overall with dingy gray-brown underparts. Their backs are noticeably striped with buff, black, and brown.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 30, 2014
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