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Eurasian Tree Sparrow Identification
Adult
Chunky sparrow with a chestnut crown, black throat, and black ear patch.
© David Irving | Macaulay LibraryTaipei City, November 10, 2012Adult
Nests in holes in tree or crevices in buildings.
© Asghar Mohammadi Nasrabadi | Macaulay LibraryArdabil, November 07, 2016Adults
Found in large groups except during breeding season.
© JingZu Tu | Macaulay LibraryYilan County, September 21, 2016Adult Description
- Small, stocky songbird.
- Bill thick.
- Legs short.
- Chest unstreaked.
- Wingbars.
- Black throat and ear patch.
- White cheeks.
- Rufous crown.
Immature Description
Juvenile duller with grayish patch in center of crown blending into reddish brown at sides of crown, and indistinct dark ear-patch.Relative Size
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 5.5-5.9 in (14-15 cm)
- Weight: 0.6-1.0 oz (18-28 g)
- Wingspan: 7.9-8.7 in (20-22 cm)
Species in This Family
Old World Sparrows(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passeridae)
