House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

A familiar sight in urban and rural areas, the sparrow is always closely associated with humans and can be found in or near buildings. It may often be responsible for spoiling foodstuffs leading to degraded hygiene. Sparrows will attack young vegetables and fruit buds. Their presence in areas where large quantities of animal feed is handled may pose a serious health hazard. Birds other than poultry are prohibited from poultry units so they must be removed where possible.

The House Sparrow is listed in Part II of Schedule 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and may, therefore be taken or humanely dispatched by authorised persons using permitted methods.

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Conservation status
They are not listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.