House Sparrow (Introduced)
Passer domesticus
Family: Passeridae (Sparrows, Weaverbills, Waxbills and allies, 2 species in Australia)
Size: 15 cm
Distribution: Basically all of the Eastern half of Australia.
Status: Common
Habitat: Human habitation, farmland, may roost in reed beds.
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
The introduced House Sparrow is most often seen in busy urban places, especially like outdoor malls and railway stations.
You can download House Sparrow and Red Kangaroo Desktop Wallpaper of the second photo below. Click on the link in this paragraph and then right-click on the image and select "Set As Desktop Background...".
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Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW. High Resolution (1667 x 1240)
Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW. High Resolution (3008 x 2000)
Some Birdwatching Resources
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Sydney Birds and Where to Find Them, Peter Roberts. The 30 top bird-watching localities in and around Sydney. These birding hot spots stretch from Tuggerah Lakes on the Central Coast to Lake Illawarra near Wollongong and from the Blue Mountains in the west to some surprisingly accessible sites tucked away in the heart of the city. Each locality entry lists the key species to look out for including rare and seasonal visitors. It describes how to access the location, and what amenities to expect; maps are featured. There is also a handy list of Sydney birds, each entry providing information on the best spots to find it.
Purchase from Australia (Booktopia)
Click here to purchase from Australia (The Nile)
Click here to purchase from Australia (Fishpond) |
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Field Guide to Australian Birds: Complete Compact Edition, by Michael Morcombe. Based on the above larger book. It's a while since I've seen this one. The publisher's commentary says that "This slimline, compact edition contains the same information on mainland and Tasmanian birds as his best-selling handbook, the Field Guide to Australian Birds. Features include plastic jacket, QuickFind system of colour tags and Quick Index ensure durability and ease of use in the field."
Purchase from Australia (Booktopia)
Purchase from Australia (Angus & Robertson) 
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