House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Woodbine Beach Park, Toronto, ON.

May 10th, 2022. (6538)

The House Sparrow is an invasive species native to Eurasia and is a threat to native birds. The first of many intentional introductions to North America occurred in New York City in
1852 for pest control and it is now one of the most abundant birds of the continent.