Fluidr / House Sparrow (Passer domesticus )

Widespread and abundant in cities, neighborhoods and farms. Avoids dense woods. Flocks cluster in dense bushes, bustling around and chattering to one another. Males have smart black bibs, bright rufous napes, and stunningly patterned wings with brilliant buffs and browns. Underparts are pale pearly-gray. Females are plain brown with cute face and lighter eyebrow. Native to Eurasia; introduced to much of the rest of the world. (eBird)
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I just could not believe how many House Sparrows we saw in New Zealand. They were everywhere, often in big numbers. Pretty birds, but definitely not native. This female decided to pop up and survey us as we searched for more elusive prey.

Karaka Point Reserve, Picton, New Zealand. March 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.

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