House sparrow  (Passer domesticus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

References

  1. Walters, M. (1994) Eyewitness Handbooks: Birds Eggs. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. RSPB (2003) Pers. comm.
  4. BTO Breeding birds in the wider countryside (November 2002) http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrhousp.htm
  5. House sparrows. BTO (November 2002) http://www.bto.org/appeals/house_sparrow.htm
  6. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  7. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  8. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air. Book Club Associates, London.
  9. Investigation of the Causes of the Decline of House Sparrow and Starling in Great Britain. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (November 2002 http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/resprog/findings/sparrow/
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