Passeridae

Old world sparrows (or true sparrows) have managed to thrive in large parts of the world. They were once common in our neighbourhoods too. I remember a family nesting in the ventilators of our kitchen in the house we grew up in. Sadly, we've managed to chase them away from our cities.

7 unique species photographed in this family

Rufous-tailed Weaver

Yet another species that's comfortable around humans. This couple was shot in the Naabi hill inside Serengeti.

Weaver,Yet another species that's comfortable around humans. This couple was shot in the Naabi hill inside Serengeti.

Blanford's or Plain-backed Snowfinch (Adult)

This Blanford's finch took the effort to wear a matching broach before it came to the field to forage on a cold Ladakhi morning.

Snowfinch,This Blanford's finch took the effort to wear a matching broach before it came to the field to forage on a cold Ladakhi morning.

House Sparrow (♀)

Hundreds of sparrows were nesting in the holes in the walls of the historic fort called the Kylyz Kala in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan.

Sparrow,Hundreds of sparrows were nesting in the holes in the walls of the historic fort called the Kylyz Kala in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan.

Chestnut-shouldered Petronia (♂)

Petronia,

House Sparrow (♂)

Sparrow,

Chestnut-shouldered Petronia (♀)

Petronia,

Sind Sparrow (Female)

Sparrow,

Kenya Rufous Sparrow

Distinguishable from the house sparrow by the rufous coloration o its supercilium and around its ears.

Sparrow,Distinguishable from the house sparrow by the rufous coloration o its supercilium and around its ears.

Russet or Cinnamon Sparrow (♂)

Sparrow,

Sind Sparrow (Male)

Sparrow,