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House Sparrow in Massachusetts

Passer domesticus — Passeridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About House Sparrow in Massachusetts

House Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

In Massachusetts, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — House Sparrow in Massachusetts

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPasseridae
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Best Time to See House Sparrow in Massachusetts

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Other birds in Massachusetts

Birds you might also encounter in Massachusetts.

AR
American RobinTurdus migratorius
BC
Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus
NC
Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis
BJ
Blue JayCyanocitta cristata
TT
Tufted TitmouseBaeolophus bicolor
DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis

House Sparrow in other states

MEMaineNHNew HampshireVTVermontCTConnecticutRIRhode IslandNYNew YorkNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania

House Sparrow in Massachusetts: Quick Facts

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a common bird in Massachusetts. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, knowing the seasonal patterns of House Sparrow can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Massachusetts using the related birds section.