House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Native to the Old World, this species was introduced to North America and is now very common throughout the continent.
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Durham Co., NC
5 July 2010

Males have a black chest and gray crown surrounded by brown.

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Durham Co., NC
5 July 2010

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Durham Co., NC
5 July 2010

Females are drab with a distinct pale line over and behind the eye.

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Durham Co., NC
5 July 2010

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