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House Sparrow

Also known as Passer domesticus

species of bird

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The House Sparrow is a small bird species that has adapted to living alongside humans and is now found in cities and towns across much of the world. It matters because its widespread presence and ability to thrive in human environments make it an important subject for studying how animals interact with urbanization and human activity.

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Species

Least Concern

house sparrow

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPasseridae

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Wikidata facts

Image: House Sparrow, England - May 09.jpg

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taxon name: Passer domesticus
Commons category: Passer domesticus
Commons gallery: Passer domesticus
wingspan: 239
litter size: 2
taxon common name: pardal-de-telhado
short name: P. domesticus
taxon author citation: (Linnaeus, 1758)

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An audio recording of a house sparrow

The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass 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 Basin, and a large part of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australasia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.