House Sparrow

Black throat and brown nape of male are key field marks. Females and young are dull brown with a light eye stripe.

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Common Name

House Sparrow

Comments

These gregarious, social birds gather in large flocks between breeding seasons.

Scientific Name

Passer domesticus

Habitat

Suburbs, cities, farmlands.

Size

To 6 in. (15 cm)