The house sparrow, also known as the English sparrow, is a small, invasive bird native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Introduced to the US in the 1800s to control insects, they've become a nuisance to farmers and native birds. Appearance: Stocky with a thick bill and short legs, house sparrows are gray and brown with pale buff undersides. Males have black bibs, white cheeks, and gray heads, while females are buffy-brown with striped backs. #birdcam #housesparrow #birdwatching