![House Sparrow](/silvies/animals/large/House_Sparrow.jpg)
House Sparrow
(Passer domesticus)
- Size: 6.25" long
- Diet: Grains and seeds, our discarded food, and insects
- Seasonal Habits: Move to lower elevations in winter, but don't really migrate
- Temperament: Not Aggressive
House Sparrows aren't related to other North American sparrows, and they're differently shaped. House Sparrows are chunkier, fuller in the chest, with a larger, rounded head, shorter tail, and stouter bill than most American sparrows.