Male house sparrow in Gujarat
So, talk about crazy things. In Hawaii, where there are no native sparrows, they are common species and considered a pest by some. Here in India, where the House Sparrow is native, the birds are on the decline and are rarely seen in urban areas (Delhi has adopted it as the State Bird due to concerns over it's decline). Today, 20 March, is World Sparrow Day, dedicated to saving sparrows in their native range.
Indian sparrow info
Info on decline of similar birds in England
Indian sparrow info
Info on decline of similar birds in England