Wildlifeof Singapore
House Sparrow
Passeridae
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Passer domesticus
Basic stats
Diet
Seeds of grains and weeds; also insects and other invertebrates
Habitat
Urban and rural settings near people
Range
Native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean and much of Asia; introduced worldwide
Size
About 16cm
Weight
24–39.5g
The house sparrow is found in most parts of the world. It is small, about 16 cm long with a mass of 24 to 39.5 g. Females and young are pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white and brown markings. It is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean and a large part of Asia, and introductions have made it the most widely distributed wild bird (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is strongly associated with human habitation, urban or rural, and usually avoids extensive woodland, grassland, polar regions and hot dry deserts far from people. It naturally eats the seeds of grains and weeds but is opportunistic and omnivorous, and often catches invertebrates (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the House Sparrow eat?
- Seeds of grains and weeds; also insects and other invertebrates
- What habitat does the House Sparrow live in?
- Urban and rural settings near people
- Where is the House Sparrow found?
- Native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean and much of Asia; introduced worldwide
- How big is the House Sparrow?
- About 16cm
- How much does the House Sparrow weigh?
- 24–39.5g