A hardy, adaptable songbird introduced to North America in the 1850s, common around human habitations and farm buildings.
Field Identification: Male: black bib, chestnut nape, grey crown, and white cheeks. Female: plain brown back with dull buff eyebrow stripe.
Texas & Hill Country Notes: House Sparrows are not true North American sparrows, but rather Old World Weaver Finches introduced from Europe. They are extremely social, dust-bathing together in dry dirt hollows to maintain feather hygiene.
