House Sparrow Images

House Sparrow Images, Facts and Information:

Passer domesticus

  • House Sparrows have black-streaked and brown upperparts and pale gray underparts, cheeks and crowns are pale gray, throats of males in breeding plumage are black. Females lack the black throat and are pale brown-gray overall.
  • House Sparrows are medium sized, stocky members of the finch family from the Old World. They are invasive and can present problems for native bird species.
  • House Sparrows are non-migratory.
  • House Sparrow eats grains, weed seeds, fruits, and insects.
  • House Sparrows can be found throughout North America and are quite common. They are easily found in cities, towns and agricultural areas.
  • House Sparrows lay 3 to 7 eggs which hatch in 10 to 14 days. Both sexes incubate and while most are monogamous some are promiscuous.
  • Groups of House Sparrows are called a “blight” and “humiliation”.

I hope you enjoy viewing my House Sparrow photos.

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