Boxing Day has its own more violent customs between humans and animals. That’s not the world I choose to live in ...

UK households are being encouraged to act if they spot sparrows in their gardens. House sparrows, one of the most frequently seen birds in UK gardens and outdoor spaces, have experienced a "drastic" ...

One of my earliest memories is of sitting in my high-chair at the kitchen table. A gooseberry tart was cooling on a shelf and a cheeky cockney sparrow hopped over the windowsill and stole a berry. It ...

What Does a House Sparrow Look Like? The male house sparrow has a gray and rusty crown with pale cheeks and a black bib. Reader Patrice Iacovoni of Waterford, Michigan, shared a photo of a female ...

Sparrows are small, common birds found worldwide. They belong to the family Passeridae, often called "true sparrows". These plump, brown, and grey birds are known for their short tails and strong, ...

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 ...

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 ...