House Sparrows are a common sight at bird feeders; you may also see them bathing in street-side puddles or dustbathing on open ground, ruffling their feathers and flicking water or dust over ... They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, where they eat most kinds of birdseed, especially millet, corn, and sunflower seed. read more
Most of them in the US are seed eaters specifically but like most birds they are opportunists and will eat many different things. English Sparrows (not indigenous to the US) seem to enjoy the food wastes thrown out at fast food restaurants such as french fries. read more
Sparrows may be the most familiar of all wild birds worldwide. Many sparrow species commonly live in agricultural areas, and for several, human settlements are a primary habitat. read more