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Birds
An introduced weaver finch tied closely to buildings, farms and city sidewalks.
Field facts
HabitatCities, barns, parking lots
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; introduced (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesNative sparrows — streakier and shyer
Field note: It nests in any cavity, including traffic lights and shop signs.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Monitor nest boxes so house sparrows do not evict native species.
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