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Feb 9, 2022 · Learn how to identify 17 types of sparrow birds by their field marks, songs and habitats. Find out which sparrows are common in winter, spring and migration, and how to attract them to your backyard.
- Sally Roth
You can find House Sparrows most places where there are houses (or other buildings), and few places where there aren’t. Along with two other introduced species, the European Starling and the Rock Pigeon, these are some of our most common birds.
The house sparrow is a compact bird with a full chest and a large, rounded head. Its bill is stout and conical with a culmen length of 1.1–1.5 cm (0.43–0.59 in), strongly built as an adaptation for eating seeds. Its tail is short, at 5.2–6.5 cm (2.0–2.6 in) long.
Learn about the House Sparrow, a common and adaptable bird that lives in urban and rural areas across the continent. Find out its range, identification, behavior, diet, nesting, and conservation status.
This guide will help you identify all 20 species of sparrows by sight and sound that you can spot in Ohio. Also, find out what time of year to spot them and some fun facts. It is worth taking the time to get to know these energetic little songbirds that you will frequently spot and hear as they are fun to watch.
A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows.
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The best way to find a House Sparrow is to visit an urban area and watch for a conspicuous, tame sparrow hopping on the ground (it might help to bring a sandwich or some birdseed). You can easily attract them with food and they may feed out of your hand.
