McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SparrowHouse
BIRD GALLERY - Songbirds & Others
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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SparrowHouse Common Name:
House Sparrow
 
 
Scientific Name: Passer domesticus

 

Body Length & Habitat: 6 Inches / Cities, Suburbs & Farms

 

Comment: A very common sparrow, introduced from Eurasia, this species is easily recognizable. The males have black throads and white cheek patches and a gray cap.