South · Central Flyway

House Sparrow in Texas

Passer domesticus — Passeridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
446,740Observations

About House Sparrow in Texas

House Sparrow is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — House Sparrow in Texas

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 Texas

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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House Sparrow in Texas: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Houston and throughout Texas, 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 Texas using the related birds section.