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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is an old world species which was introduced into the United States in the 1880s. It is now abundant and widespread over all of North America especially around areas of human habitation. The species is usually regarded as a nuisance. The male shown here was in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, in April, 2003, and was shot with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens.
The male House Sparrow on the right was in Hidalgo Co., Texas in April, 2006. It was photographed with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens.
The next 2 images of male House Sparrows were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in April, 2008, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.
The House Sparrow shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in November, 2008. This image was taken with the same gear as the shots just previous.
The next 5 images of House Sparrows were taken in Catalina, Pima Co., Arizona, in March, 2009, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 500mm F/4 L IS lens. The shot here shows a female.
A male House Sparrow strikes a pose on a cholla branch, while the next 3 shots show female House Sparrows.
The male House Sparrow on the right was taking a bath in a puddle on the lawn of the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii, in August, 2012.