Bird
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Size
14–15 cmAbout the size of a large matchbox
Weight
24–38 gAbout the weight of a small chocolate bar
Lifespan
3 years
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Males have a grey crown and black bib; females are streaky brown with a pale supercilium and no bib
Habitat
Towns, villages, farmland, gardens — strongly associated with human habitation
Best time
Year-round
Conservation
UK: Red
LC
💡 Did you know?
House Sparrow populations have declined by over 70% in the UK since the 1970s — a Red List species despite still seeming common in towns
Highly colonial nesters — groups share alarm calls about predators, meaning sparrows in larger colonies survive better than isolated pairs
Often confused with
Tree Sparrow (chestnut cap
black cheek spot)
Dunnock (thin bill
grey face)
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