About the Russet Sparrow
The russet sparrow, also called the cinnamon or cinnamon tree sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A chunky little seed-eating bird with a thick bill, it has a body length of 14 to 15 cm (5.5–5.9 in). Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the plumage of both sexes patterned similarly to that of the corresponding sex of house sparrow. Its vocalisations are sweet and musical chirps, which when strung together form a song.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer cinnamomeus |
| Species Codes | russpa2, RUSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Russet Sparrow belong to?
The Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Russet Sparrow?
The russet sparrow, also called the cinnamon or cinnamon tree sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A chunky little seed-eating bird with a thick bill, it has a body length of 14 to 15 cm (5.5–5.9 in). Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexua...
Where can I report a Russet Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Russet Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code russpa2, or on iNaturalist.
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