Taxonomy

The English sparrow is one of the most common birds at bird feeders and around cities.

This species is a small bird, from 4 to 7 inches (10-18 cm) long with a short, stout bill.

Plumage is mostly brown on the back and brownish-white below.

Males have brown and black stripes, a grayish-black neck patch, and a black bib between the bill and chest; females do not.