House Sparrow
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 House Sparrow
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 Least Concern |
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The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, and is, somewhat controversially, considered a relative of the Weaver Finch Family. It occurs naturally in most of Europe and much of Asia.
[change] Description
Male has black throat, white cheeks, and chestnut nape; gray crown and rump. Female and young are streaked dull brown above, dingy white below, with pale eyebrow.
[change] Habitat
It successfully spread across the continent, and is abundant in urban and agricultural habitats. Although is found in many people and their buildings.
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