25-8-2019 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - HOUSE SPARROW (FEMALE) (Passer domesticus)

House sparrows are common, social birds native to Eurasia that have spread to most continents, living near humans in cities, towns, and farms. They are omnivores that eat seeds, grains, and insects, and build messy nests in building crevices, trees, or nest boxes. Males have a gray crown and a black bib, while females are duller brown. 

Identification Male: Grey cap, chestnut wings with white wingbars, streaky brown back, and a black bib on the chest.Female and juveniles: Drab brown overall with a pale buff underside.Size: They are about \(14-15\) cm long with a wingspan of \(21-25.5\) cm. 

Habitat and diet Habitat: House sparrows thrive in urban and rural environments, living in towns, cities, farms, and gardens where they can find food and shelter.Food: They have a varied diet that includes seeds, grains, buds, and insects, and will also eat human scraps and visit bird feeders.