When you picture a typical backyard bird, the House Sparrow is probably what comes to mind. While these birds are super common here they are actually invasive, appearing in the U.S. in the mid-1800s.
Range: Global
Habitat: Woodlands, urban areas
Food: Seeds, grains, small insects
In our region: Year-round
Fun fact: Move on the ground by hopping, rarely walking
Listen for the Birdsong Break weekends on WSHU.
Audio comes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library.
