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House sparrow

Passer domesticus

Description:

Sparrow-like bird sitting patiently at an outdoor bistro waiting for scraps.

Habitat:

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the House Sparrow occurs naturally in most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.


1 species ID suggestions

House Sparrow
Passer domesticus House Sparrow

1 Comment

KristieMoore
KristieMoore a year ago

Thanks ceherzog!

Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada

Lat: 50.12, Long: -122.96

Spotted on Jan 14, 2011
Submitted on Sep 16, 2011

Spotted for mission

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