House sparrow  (Passer domesticus)

Widespread throughout Britain, but has undergone a drastic decline during the last 25 years. There are regional differences in the decline, but it has been most severe in the east of England, with a shocking reduction of 90% since 1970 (8). Elsewhere, this cosmopolitan species is found throughout Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, India and Burma, and across central Asia. It has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, and North and South America (4).

Closely associated with permanent human habitations, including farmyards, villages, parks, suburban areas and city centres (4).