Sparrow, Tree
The tree sparrow is 12.5–14 cm long, with a wingspan of about 21 cm making it roughly 10% smaller than the house sparrow. The adult's crown and nape are rich chestnut, and there is a kidney-shaped black ear patch on each pure white cheek; the chin, throat, and the area between the bill and throat are black. The upper parts are light brown, streaked with black, and the brown wings have two distinct narrow white bars. The legs are pale brown, and the bill is lead-blue in summer, becoming almost black in winter. Sexes are alike.
Family
Latin Name
Passer montanus
Further reading
When the bird was spotted
Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
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UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Couby Newham Wildlife Park | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
France, Leymen | In the garden | mike421 | *** | |
France, Leymen | In the garden | mike421 | *** | |
Germany, Marktrodach | in garden | Hühnerhabicht | *** | |
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Cowpen Bewley | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
Germany, Kandern | on terrace | Hühnerhabicht | *** | |
Germany, Kandern | in my garden | Hühnerhabicht | *** | |
Germany, Marktrodach | a couple in the garden | Hühnerhabicht | ||
Germany, Wissen | in a bush near river Sieg | Hühnerhabicht | *** | |
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | ||
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | ||
France, Leymen | From the garden | mike421 | * | |
France, Leymen | Tree sparrows feeding on the nuts | mike421 |