Is this an Old World House Sparrow?

Don't know about "old world", but yes Nice capture of one, too.

Many thanks, Eric.
The “Old World” reference comes from Peterson’s guide.
Fascinating that one of the most common (and widespread) birds is so pretty.
Thanks again!

Nice shot Barry!!

Yep, house sparrow. An interloper from the "old world," introduced into North America by humans, one of many examples of ignorance and disregard for the long-term health of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, they out-compete many native species and along with the European starling, are probably significant contributors to the decline of many species in North America.

I have a hard time liking these species - the house sparrow, the starling, the nutria...

Yes, I dislike this bird and watch as they take over houses and over populate the feeders around my house. I put them in the same class as the black bird, but worse as I've seen them kill other birds simply because they flew into the wrong tree. as much as I'd love to get rid of them from my house, I just keep filling the feeders hoping the other birds can get some too!

Pondrader wrote in post #16556070
Nice shot Barry!!

Thanks, Jeff!

Scrumhalf wrote in post #16556072
Yep, house sparrow. An interloper from the "old world," introduced into North America by humans, one of many examples of ignorance and disregard for the long-term health of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, they out-compete many native species and along with the European starling, are probably significant contributors to the decline of many species in North America.

I have a hard time liking these species - the house sparrow, the starling, the nutria...

RandyMN wrote in post #16556097
Yes, I dislike this bird and watch as they take over houses and over populate the feeders around my house. I put them in the same class as the black bird, but worse as I've seen them kill other birds simply because they flew into the wrong tree. as much as I'd love to get rid of them from my house, I just keep filling the feeders hoping the other birds can get some too!

Wow, Scrum and Randy. Interesting to say the least. Thanks for the education. How sad that they may be so destructive.
Aesthetically they still have a beauty about them.
Thank you so much for your comments.

Sorry Barry, it was rather churlish of me to vent on the species without at least mentioning that your photos were great! My apologies!

I apologize as well... I thought we were talking about the bird and not the photo, so this shot reminds me of what I see in my yard all day long. Goldfinches getting booted from the feeders by these larger much more aggressive birds.

But it is a nice photo.

Beautiful photo

It is indeed a beautiful shot, very well done. They are a bit pesty, almost all the time, I have a whole gang around now. Tried just putting out sunflower seed, they seem to have figured that out. Between these guys and the tree Rats, most of the good stuff I put out gets gobbled up.
Those tree Rats now, I would enjoy seeing them disappear.

Ironically, the House Sparrow is in decline here in Britain. Where it was the archetypal urban bird and an icon of London, it is becoming scarce in our capital.

A great shot of one of my favourite birds.

Thankfully I don't seem to have any around my yard.

Scrumhalf wrote in post #16556240
Sorry Barry, it was rather churlish of me to vent on the species without at least mentioning that your photos were great! My apologies!

RandyMN wrote in post #16556254
I apologize as well... I thought we were talking about the bird and not the photo, so this shot reminds me of what I see in my yard all day long. Goldfinches getting booted from the feeders by these larger much more aggressive birds.

But it is a nice photo.

Scrum and Randy, apologies not necessary. How very kind of you.
I appreciate learning about them and that you shared your knowledge.
So even the bully dresses well

2n10 wrote in post #16556257
Beautiful photo

Thank you very much, John. I appreciate your comment.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16556733
It is indeed a beautiful shot, very well done. They are a bit pesty, almost all the time, I have a whole gang around now. Tried just putting out sunflower seed, they seem to have figured that out. Between these guys and the tree Rats, most of the good stuff I put out gets gobbled up.
Those tree Rats now, I would enjoy seeing them disappear.

Many thanks, Bret.
Under your circumstances, I see how they might wear out their welcome!
Thanks again!

DamonR wrote in post #16556812
Ironically, the House Sparrow is in decline here in Britain. Where it was the archetypal urban bird and an icon of London, it is becoming scarce in our capital.

A great shot of one of my favourite birds.

Thank you very much for the compliment, Damon.
How interesting, ironic, and sad that they are disappearing from your yards.
It reminds me of the "we seldom appreciate anything until it is gone" lesson.
Thanks again!

Pondrader wrote in post #16556849
Thankfully I don't seem to have any around my yard.

I never see any where I live either, Jeff. This was at my in-laws back yard.
That's why they struck me as being so pretty--I didn't know what a nuisance they were.
Dang, that reminds me of a few people I know