Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
House Sparrow
Moineau domestique
Passer domesticus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the House Sparrow
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.25" 16cm | 9.5" 24.1cm | 0.98oz 27.8g | Passeridae | Passer domesticus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The House Sparrow was introduced to the state of New York from Europe in the 1800's. Today, this sparrow can be found in almost all cities, parks and farmyards on the continent. They are much more abundant in the warmer regions and even more abundant again through Mexico and Central America and on the Caribbean islands. It is a breeding bird in Cuba.