03-27-2026 10:30AM

House Sparrow

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DESCRIPTION:
The bird in the image is a male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). It is a small, stocky passerine bird characterized by its gray crown, white cheeks, and a prominent black bib on its throat and upper breast. Its back is streaked brown, and its underparts are dull whitish. The bill is conical and robust, typical for a seed-eating bird. House Sparrows are often found in close association with humans, frequently visiting bird feeders in urban and suburban environments.