Northern mockingbird vs House sparrow
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Northern mockingbird | House sparrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mimus polyglottos | Passer domesticus |
| Mass | 48 g (adult) Wikidata | 25 g – 36 g Wikidata |
| Lives in | North America | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Northern mockingbird or the House sparrow?
- The northern mockingbird is heavier: Wikidata gives 48 g, against 25 g–36 g.
- Where do they live?
- Northern mockingbird: North America. House sparrow: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Northern mockingbird
The northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a mockingbird commonly found in North America, of the family Mimidae.
House sparrow
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.