I doubt any species in this country is more overlooked than the house sparrow. In fact, they are actively despised by many because they are an exotic, invasive species. What’s more, they can bomb your ...

The most common bird I see around my town is probably the House Sparrow. This little bird is quite cute and I like watching them flit around and interact with one another… even despite knowing that ...

What Does a Fox Sparrow Look Like? Even a short visit from a fox sparrow — and that’s all we get most of the time — is a reason for birders to rejoice. These large sparrows are notable for their ...

NEWTOWN, Conn.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking protection for the saltmarsh sparrow under the Endangered Species Act.

“We found more wildness in this species than in any other inhabiting the same country…” — John James Audubon, writing about the Lincoln’s sparrow. In June 1833, the great naturalist and pioneer ...