10. House Sparrow















Common Name - House Sparrow

Scientific Name - Passer domesticus

Range - Present throughout North America

Habitat - towns, cities, suburbs, farms and ranches.  This is one of the most abundant birds in North America.

Unique Characteristics or Habits - It has a shrill, monotonous very loud chirp.  In the winter months it will build large roosts in or close to human dwellings or in dense evergreen trees.