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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus

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The male is in the middle.

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Formally known as English Sparrow. The house sparrow is actually a weaver finch, and in a different family from  N.A. sparrows and they are not protected by federal and state laws.

Introduced into the U.S. in 1850 and within 50 years spread to all parts of U.S. and Canada.

White-Throated Sparrow
 (Zonotricha albicollis).

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Prominent features -- White throat and striped head pattern. Breast is light gray, back streaked with brown.

Food: Mixed seeds, sunflower hearts, black oil sunflower.

 

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