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Male house sparrows are distinguished by their vibrant head and throat markings, including a gray crown, white cheeks, and a black bib that can vary in size with age and dominance. They have a brown back with black markings, a black bill, and grey undersides.
Identification
Head: Grey crown and white cheek patches.
Throat and Chest: A black bib that can be larger in older or more dominant males.
Back: Brown with black markings.
Undersides: Pale grey.
Bill: Black, especially during the breeding season.
Behavior and diet
Diet: Omnivorous, eating seeds, grains, berries, and insects.
Social: Live in colonies, often in large groups, and forage in flocks for safety.
Dominance: The size of the black bib is thought to be an indicator of a male's dominance.
Aggression: Can be aggressive at garden feeders, sometimes dominating other birds.
