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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Description:

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. The House Sparrow is strongly associated with human habitations, and can live in urban or rural settings. Though found in widely varied habitats and climates, it typically avoids extensive woodlands, grasslands, and deserts away from human development. A small bird, it has a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) and a weight of 24–39.5 grams (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. The House Sparrow feeds mostly the seeds of grains and weeds, and insects, and can perform complex and unusual tasks to obtain food. The predators of the House Sparrow include domestic cats, hawks, owls, and many other predatory

Notes:

Found inside an evergreen bush by my home.

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acon33023
acon33023 12 years ago
Baby Robin


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1 Comment

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

My guess would be Chipping Sparrow.

TinaProper
Spotted by
TinaProper

Centerville, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 26, 2010
Submitted on Aug 26, 2011

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