It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

One of the most ubiquitous birds on earth is the sparrow, Celebrate World Sparrow Day 2026 on March 20 with the theme 'I Love ...

One of the most endangered birds in North America isn’t even on the endangered species list yet. In fact, it’s still common in the Northeast, including Virginia. The Saltmarsh Sparrow spends its life ...

Ithaca, NY--The European House Sparrow has a story to tell about survival in the modern world. In parts of its native range in Europe, House Sparrow numbers are down by nearly 60%. Their fate in the U ...

One of the most common sparrows, the house sparrow has a charming mix of brown, black, and white feathers. Males have a distinctive grey crown, while females are more subtly coloured. This beautiful ...

In the Garden State, where the skies echo with a symphony of avian melodies, bird enthusiasts say the house sparrow is the most sighted bird in the state, According to data collected by the USA TODAY ...

One of the most common winter sparrows, the white-crowned typically occurs in flocks, which may involve more than 100 birds. They feed in short grass or open areas adjacent to woodlands, hedgerows, or ...

A wildly successful invasive species like the European house sparrow appears to be suffering under ongoing environmental declines, according to new research by Cornell Lab of Ornithology scientists. A ...