Zoo teams transformed the yards outside the Bird House into a thriving, wildflower-filled garden that attracts birds and ...

House sparrows are an invasive species, introduced from England in 1850 to help control both an outbreak of a native elm ...

Brian Evans, an ornithologist at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, puts identifying bands on a house sparrow during a demonstration Saturday.

House sparrow populations have been on the decline since the 1960s, and, according to Cornell University’s Project Feeder watch, their overall population has declined by 84 percent from previous ...

House sparrows can be found in California's Death Valley, other passer species on Asian mountain peaks topping 13,000 feet. Most of these species are gregarious and will form large flocks.

Florida’s Brevard Zoo has welcomed a clutch of grasshopper sparrows, which the zoo said will help boost the species’ critically endangered population. CNN values your feedback 1.

Starting Monday, you can visit the Smithsonian National Zoo’s newly renovated Bird House. The six-year $69 million dollar project features more than 70 different bird species in aviaries where ...

Despite their cute appearance, house sparrows are invasive and can cause more harm than good. Here's what to do to keep them away from your birdhouses.

Our house sparrows were first released in New York City's Central Park by a guy named Nicholas Pike. Pike is said to have spent $200 on his collection trip to Europe. He released eight pairs in NYC.

Judging from reader email, house sparrows are a bane for backyard bird-watchers because the little birds crowd out songbirds, such as chickadees and titmice. It's certainly the case at our house ...