The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. The house sparrow is strongly associated with human habitation, and can live in urban or rural settings. Though found in widely varied habitats and climates,Because of its numbers, ubiquity, and association with human settlements, the house sparrow is culturally prominent. It is extensively, a symbol of lust, sexual potency, commonness, and vulgarity. Literally your everyday garden bird.