Sparrows have been listed in the list of terrestrial wild animals protected by the state, which is beneficial or has important economic and scientific research value. It is one of 707 protected species of 18 order 6 1 family.

According to Article 35 of the Wildlife Protection Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), anyone who, in violation of the provisions of this law, sells, purchases, transports or carries wildlife under special state or local protection or its products shall be confiscated by the administrative department for industry and commerce and may also be fined.