House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Summary 6
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a weight of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region,...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, gray |
| E -underparts | gray |
| F - upperparts | black, buff, rust |
| G - back pattern | striped |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | cone |
| K - eye color | brown, hazel |
| L - head pattern | capped, masked |
| M - crown color | gray |
| N - forehead color | gray |
| O - nape color | rust |
| P - throat color | black |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | brown |
| T - under tail | gray |
| U - leg color | brown, pink |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
