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Sparrow Family

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Length 14.5cm

 This bird is on the red list

The House sparrow relies increasingly on humans for its survival as it rarely nests away from buildings and visits bird tables for much of its food.

Feeding:-
Seed, grain and peanuts, needs insects during the breading season. They are quick to learn and will feed from a variety of feeders.

Male

Nest:-
Untidy nest of stems, stalks, paper and rags, usually under a roof, hole in a wall or tree. A sociable bird that likes to nest near other sparrows, making use of multiple nest boxes.

Juvenile

Female


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