House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="house-sparrow"></birdfyi-bird>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.
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家麻雀是全球分布最广的鸟类之一，与人类关系极为密切。雄鸟头顶灰色，喉部黑色，翅具栗色。广泛分布于城市、农村和郊区，以谷物、种子和昆虫为食。因人类扩张而随之传播至世界各地，但近年来在某些地区种群下降明显。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm | 9.8 in |
| 体重 | 30.0 g | 1.06 oz |
识别
羽毛
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
喙
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.
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV,SP,CR. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 10-16 days.
产卵数
1-8
声音
鸣唱
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| 科 | Passeridae (Old World Sparrows) |
| Genus | Passer |
| 物种 | 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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