Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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.
