The bird says/sings cheep ... The size of the black badge on the breast of the male house sparrow indicates condition. Bigger is better. When nervous, house sparrows flick their tails to ease ...

For example, over six seasons, the house sparrow was listed as top bird 76 times ... But, in fact, it’s only the male American goldfinch that’s “changed its coat,” LeBaron said.

This sociable bird was introduced from Europe to New York in 1852. It’s common throughout most of North America, although its ...

After patiently listening to her description, I burst her bubble by telling her that her amazing “discovery” was the male house sparrow, possibly the most common and invasive bird on this ...

During the fall and winter, male goldfinches appear unrecognizable ... from Europe in the mid-1800s. As nonmigratory birds, house sparrows stay put all year, much to the chagrin of native ...

Would you rather be a house sparrow or a peregrine falcon? A house sparrow or a sandhill crane? Never mind how these birds look, the names are on different planes. Maybe the scientific name will ...

Beautiful song sparrow bird singing with beak wide open on a ... post with selective focus and bokeh green background. The male house finch will have a rose red color around its head and upper ...

Small and adaptable, the house sparrow is a common sight ... abilities make them adept at imitating other bird species. The vibrant red plumage of male northern cardinals adds a splash of color ...

Several species of birds have a second ... pairs are busy nesting on our house and barn. Unfortunately, a male house sparrow has evicted one of their nests on our house, but I believe that ...