Captured this House Sparrow on a rocky beach at Ta’ Xbiex. Tried to capture it in flight but as usual was unsuccessful. The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a species of passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It occurs naturally in most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. The plumage of the House Sparrow is mostly different shades of grey and brown. The sexes differ, with females and juveniles mostly buff, and the male marked with bold colours. The House Sparrow originated in the Middle East and spread, along with agriculture, to most of Eurasia, and parts of North Africa. Since the mid-nineteenth century, it has spread throughout much of the world, mostly due to deliberate introductions but also through natural dispersal and shipborne travel.
