Common name: House Sparrow
Scientific name: Passer domesticus
Family: Passeridae

Size:
Body length: 14–16 cm
Wingspan: 19–25 cm
Weight: 24–39 g

Identification:
A small, familiar passerine with a compact body and short tail. Males are distinctive with a grey crown, chestnut-brown nape, black bib, and white cheeks. Females are duller, mostly brown and buff with streaked upperparts and a plain face. Both sexes have a stout, conical bill adapted for seed feeding.

Habitat:
Urban areas, villages, farms, gardens, and open habitats near human settlements. Strongly associated with human activity.

Status in the UAE:
Common resident. Abundant in cities, towns, and agricultural areas.

Diet:
Omnivorous — feeds on seeds, grains, insects, and food scraps.

Behavior:
Highly social and often seen in flocks. Frequently found around buildings and feeding areas. Nests in cavities such as roofs, walls, and structures. Active and vocal, with constant chirping calls.

Conservation status:
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)