Welcome to October! The temperatures will be dropping soon, which will make our outings much more pleasant. This morning our regular visitors were in the backyard. We also had a visit from several House Sparrows.
House Sparrows are European natives. Their intentional or accidental introductions to Australia, Africa and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird on earth. The first of many successful introductions to North America occurred when birds from England were released in New York City in 1852. They are "old world" sparrows and are not at all related to North American Sparrows.
The male House Sparrow has a black bill, a black "bib" on his throat and a gray crown. His back and wings are streaked with rich browns. The female has a brown crown with a buffy eyebrow, a thin dark eyeline and a pale bill. Her wings and back are similar to the male but, more subdued. Enjoy today's photos of the House Sparrow.....tweet.....tweet!!
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| House Sparrow (Male) (Taken 1/10/12, Our Backyard) |
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| House Sparrow (Female) (Taken 12/15/11, Our Backyard) |
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