Eurasian Tree Sparrow

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Eurasian Tree Sparrow (<em>Passer montanus</em>) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (<em>Passeridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A small sparrow with a chocolate-brown crown and a black cheek spot; more rural than the house sparrow; nests in holes in trees and buildings; common across Eurasia.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Passer; binomial: Passer montanus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 13-14cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: short-distance wandering.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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