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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Length: 6 in. (16 cm )

Introduced to New York from Europe in the mid 1850s, the House Sparrow is totally dependent on humans for its present distribution in North America. Its populations have decreased tremendously since the horse, and its over flowing feed bags, were largely replaced by automobiles. Distinctly different geographical populations with unique colors and sizes have evolved in North America since it was first introduced. The nest is usually in a cavity and lined with grass, feathers and hair.

The four-digit banding code is HOSP.

Male | Richard P. Dunbar

Female | Richard Ditch

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Bird Sound Type: Chirping
Sex of Bird: Male

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Article: House Sparrow
Author(s): Dr. Biology
Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
Date published: July 13, 2017
Date accessed: October 15, 2019
Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/house-sparrow

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Dr. Biology. (2017, July 13). House Sparrow. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved October 15, 2019 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/house-sparrow

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

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Dr. Biology. "House Sparrow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 July, 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/house-sparrow

For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/

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Dr. Biology. "House Sparrow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 15 Oct 2019. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/house-sparrow

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/

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