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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Least Concern
체장
16.0 cm
날개 폭
25.0 cm
체중
30.0 g
Passeridae
Passeriformes

The most widely distributed wild bird on Earth, the House Sparrow is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but has been introduced to every continent except Antarctica, always in close company with people. Breeding males show grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs, while females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow. It feeds chiefly on seeds and grains, adding insects during the breeding season and readily exploiting human food scraps in towns and cities. Nesting in cavities, crevices, and among buildings, it lays one to eight eggs, incubated for 10 to 14 days, with young fledging at 10 to 16 days. Its voice is a monotonous series of chirping notes rather than a melodic song, and flocks keep up a constant chatter. It is assessed as Least Concern.

소개

집참새는 아마도 세계에서 인간과 함께 가장 성공적인 새일 것이다. 처음에는 중동에서 기원했지만 인간의 교역로와 정착지를 따라 전 세계로 퍼졌다. 씨앗, 곤충, 음식물 쓰레기를 먹는 기회주의적 잡식성이다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 16.0 cm 6.3 in
날개 폭 25.0 cm 9.8 in
체중 30.0 g 1.06 oz

식별

깃털

Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.

부리

Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding

Habitat & Range

Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.

분포 지역

Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps in urban settings.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CV,SP,CR. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.

산란 수

1-8

소리

노래

Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
Genus Passer
Passer domesticus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Haussperling
Spanish Gorrión Común

Distribution

House Sparrow has been recorded in 62 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the House Sparrow eat?
Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps in urban settings.
Where does the House Sparrow live?
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
Is the House Sparrow endangered?
The House Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the House Sparrow nest?
Nest type: CV,SP,CR. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
What does the House Sparrow sound like?
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
How big is the House Sparrow?
The House Sparrow has a body length of 16.0 cm, wingspan of 25.0 cm, weight of 30.0 g.
What order and family does the House Sparrow belong to?
The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae.

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