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Red-listedSparrows
House Sparrow
Once ubiquitous, the cheeky house sparrow is still a familiar sight around UK homes. Males wear a grey cap and black bib, while females are streaky brown.
Passer domesticus
Urban Suburban gardens Farmland
Size
14-16 cm
Wingspan
21-25 cm
Weight
24-38 g
Lifespan
3 years
Diet
Seeds and grains, with insects fed to chicks; scavenges scraps in urban areas.
Song & Call
A noisy, repetitive chirping and 'chirrup' call.
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Speed
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Recording by Benoît Van Hecke · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Grey cap on male
- Black bib on male
- Streaky brown plumage
Conservation
Red-listed
Conservation concern in some cities; plant dense hedges and provide nest boxes.
