Description
The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of the world’s most familiar and closely associated birds, frequently seen around homes, gardens, farms, villages and urban environments. This original wildlife photograph captures the character of the House Sparrow and celebrates one of the most recognizable small birds found alongside people.
House Sparrows belong to the Passeridae family. They are highly adaptable birds that commonly use buildings and other human-made structures for shelter and nesting. Their diet is flexible and includes grains, seeds and insects, with insects being particularly important during the breeding season.
The male House Sparrow is especially recognizable by its contrasting plumage, including the dark bib, rufous-brown areas around the head and neck, and patterned brown wings. Females have more subdued brown plumage with a lighter eyebrow and less contrasting markings.
This House Sparrow bird photograph from Gujarat, India is suitable for bird photography collections, wildlife education, editorial projects, nature publications, calendars, books, websites, digital media and commercial projects, subject to the selected license.
Product Details
Common Name: House Sparrow
Scientific Name: Passer domesticus
Family: Passeridae
Type: Small passerine bird
Sex: Male/Female
Location: Gujarat, India
Habitat: Cities, residential areas, villages, farms, gardens and areas around human habitation
Diet: Seeds, grains, insects and other readily available food
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN); Schedule II under India’s Wildlife Protection Act
Indian Status: Moderate Priority
Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
Conservation & Importance
Although the House Sparrow remains widespread, the State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment places the species in the Moderate Priority category in India and reports a declining current annual trend nationally. It is classified as Least Concern globally and is listed under Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection Act.
The species is also recorded in Gujarat as a resident bird, making the House Sparrow an important part of the state’s familiar urban and rural birdlife.
Photography Licensing
This House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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