House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Human settlements. Crown grey; nape dark brown grading into chestnut back and wings; small white wing-bar; lores to bib black.
Queleas, Sparrows, Weavers
LC
Indroduced Species
Description
Very common resident. An introduced species. Male distinguished by grey cap and variable black bib; cf. larger, brighter [Great Sparrow]. Female and immature are paler, bill and legs pink. The call is ‘chissip’ or ‘chee-ip’. Pairs and small parties occur in association with human habitation, breeding under the eaves of houses. Found in most towns and small settlements, even isolated permanent camps. Distribution patchy but widespread.
Quick Facts
Size
14 cm - S
Names
A: Huismossie
Z: ujolwane wekhaya
G: Haussperling
Bird Family
A very large group of conical-billed, mainly seed-eating birds. Many breed colonially and weave complicated nests that aid identification.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Pairs and small parties occur in association with human habitation, breeding under the eaves of houses.
