The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a small bird commonly found around human habitats worldwide. It has a compact body, brown and gray feathers, and a short bill suited for seed eating. Highly adaptable, these birds thrive in urban and rural areas, often nesting close to buildings and feeding on grains, crumbs, and insects. They play a role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations and are often seen in flocks. House Sparrows are social, resilient, and have been closely associated with human activity for centuries, making them one of the most familiar bird species globally.