House Sparrow

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.