The House Sparrow is a small, familiar bird closely associated with human settlement and found throughout much of New South Wales, particularly in urban and suburban areas.
Introduced to Australia in the nineteenth century, it is recognised by the male’s grey crown, chestnut brown back and black throat patch, while females are plainer brown and grey. Highly adaptable and social, House Sparrows feed on seeds, scraps and insects, often nesting in buildings and other structures.
Their constant chirping and close proximity to people have made them one of the most recognisable birds in towns and cities.
Photographed in New Zealand