🔍 House Sparrow (Female) | Passer domesticus 🐦
📍 Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 House Sparrows aren’t native to the Americas — they were introduced from Europe in the 1850s and have since become one of the most widespread birds on the planet.
Fauna
House Sparrow | Passer domesticus
Basic ID
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Coloration
Buffy brown, streaked back, no black bib (female/juvenile)
Lifespan
3-5 years average
Size
Length
14-16 cm
Weight
24-39.5 g
Wingspan
Habitat & Behavior
Native Range
Europe, Asia, North Africa
Habitat Type
Urban and agricultural areas, human settlements
Diet
Seeds, grains, insects, food scraps
Activity Pattern
Diurnal