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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
eutspa, ETSP

About the Eurasian Tree Sparrow

The tree sparrow is a passerine bird in the sparrow family with a rich chestnut crown and nape and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes have similar plumage, and young birds are duller versions of the adult. This sparrow breeds across much of temperate Eurasia and Southeast Asia and has been introduced elsewhere, including the United States, where it is known as the Eurasian tree sparrow or German sparrow to differentiate it from the native American tree sparrow. Although several subspecies are recognised, the appearance of this bird varies little across its extensive range.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Sparrows (Passeridae)
SpeciesPasser montanus
Species Codeseutspa, ETSP

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Eurasian Tree Sparrow belong to?

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Eurasian Tree Sparrow?

The tree sparrow is a passerine bird in the sparrow family with a rich chestnut crown and nape and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes have similar plumage, and young birds are duller versions of the adult. This sparrow breeds across much of temperate Eurasia and Southeast Asia and has...

Where can I report a Eurasian Tree Sparrow sighting?

You can log sightings of Eurasian Tree Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eutspa, or on iNaturalist.