House sparrow male and female artwork

House sparrow

I see a bird with a black bib and grey crown, the feathers on it's back are streaky brown...it's a house sparrow!

The house sparrow

My black bib and face mask mean I'm a male

I like to live near people

My chunky beak is good at cracking open seeds

house sparrow video

Watch this male house sparrow singing and feeding on nuts!

Watch this male house sparrow singing and feeding on nuts!

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Male house sparrow video screenshot

Listen to a house sparrow sing!

Jarek Matusiak, Xeno-canto

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