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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Least Concern

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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (25 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu), and South America (8 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Passer domesticus (House Sparrow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イエスズメ

Chinese 家麻雀

Spanish Gorrión casero

French Moineau domestique

German Haussperling

Portuguese Pardal-comum

Russian Домовый воробей

Arabic الدوري البلدي, العصفور الدوري

Thai นกกระจอกใหญ่

Similar Species in Passer

Arabian Golden Sparrow

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of House Sparrow?

The scientific name of House Sparrow is Passer domesticus. It belongs to the genus Passer.

What is the conservation status of House Sparrow?

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does House Sparrow live?

House Sparrow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (25 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cabo Verde.

What family does House Sparrow belong to?

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) belongs to the genus Passer, which is part of the taxonomic family Passeridae.

Is House Sparrow endangered?

No, House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does House Sparrow belong to?

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of House Sparrow?

The closest relatives of House Sparrow in the genus Passer include Abd al Kuri Sparrow, Arabian Golden Sparrow, Cape Sparrow, Cape Verde Sparrow, Chestnut Sparrow.