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House sparrow: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 16 cm.

Representative length

16 cm = 0.16 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

A passerine bird often found near homes.

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House sparrow, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A passerine often found near human dwellings. Displayed dimension: representative length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

Compare with European robin in the explorer →

Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Naturalistic illustration of a house sparrow; anatomy, texture and colouring are interpreted, not a photograph.