House Sparrow
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPasseridae
HabitatCities
RangeWorldwide
Length16 cm
Wingspan23 cm
Weight30 g
DietOmnivore
About the House Sparrow
Most widely distributed wild bird. Originally from Middle East, spread globally with humans. Populations declining mysteriously in many European cities.
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