House Sparrow song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the House Sparrow, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The song is a monotonous series of chirps and cheeps, often described as a 'chissip' or 'cheerup'. It lacks musical quality and is typically a repetitive, unvaried series of notes.

Calls

The most common call is a loud, insistent 'cheep' or 'chirrup', used for contact, alarm, and territorial display. They also have a softer 'churr' call.

When they vocalize

Vocalize year-round, but most frequently and loudly during the breeding season, particularly in the mornings and evenings.

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