House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Passeridae
House Sparrow.
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Passer domesticus
Category
birds
Family
Passeridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 26.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding house sparrow in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 50%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 60%; other plant material 30%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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