RarityCommon
Height15 cm
Weight28 g
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Bird Calls
6 recordings of the House Sparrow
Did You Know?
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"House sparrows in New Zealand are about 25 times more abundant than in similar habitats in Britain!"
Field Guide
House Sparrow
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The house sparrow, introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s, is a small, adaptable bird now found throughout the country. Introduced to combat crop pests in the 1860s, house sparrows quickly spread across New Zealand. About the size of a silvereye but chunkier, these familiar birds are a common sight in urban and rural areas alike. Their cheerful chirping and bold behavior make them a well-known, if sometimes controversial, part of New Zealand's avian community.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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