Did you know that house sparrows can swim?
Male house sparrows are gray with white cheeks and black throats. Females are brown with gray underparts. Least Concern - Population Decreasing
Cities, farms, suburbs, towns
House sparrows nest in manmade cavities or tree cavities lined with dried vegetation, plastic, and string.
All year
Grains, insects, seeds, discarded food
House sparrows are social eaters that hop on the ground to forage.
Dickcissels, house finches, white-crowned sparrows
Female house sparrows are often confused with female house finches due to their gray and brown coloring.
House sparrows are often confused with white throated sparrows due to their gray and brown coloration.