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Eurasian Tree Sparrow![]() Size: 12.5-14 cm; wing span: 20-22 cm Weight: 17-29 g |
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See Eurasian
Tree Sparrow at Wikipedia NB: The name of the family of sparrows, "Passer", is used in the definition of passerine vs. non-passerine birds. |
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Photos |
Race "montanus"
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ADULT |
Sex unknown |
Frontal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow; note the characteristic
brown cap and white cheek with the black patch
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, February 2016]
Near-frontal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, April 2020]
Near-lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, February 2016]
Near-lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, January 2016]
Lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Couco, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, May 2020]
Lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Couco, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, May 2020]
Lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, January 2018]
Lateral view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrows
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, July 2018]
Two interacting Eurasian Tree Sparrows
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, July 2018]
Lateral view of two Eurasian Tree Sparrows
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, January 2016]
Near-dorsal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, January 2018]
Near-dorsal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, March 2018]
Dorsal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow looking back at the
observer (photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, January 2017]
Dorsal view of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow looking sideways
(photo courtesy of G. Normand)
[Docks de Saint Ouen, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Ile-de-France, France, March 2021]
Eurasian Tree Sparrow, centre, in comparison with, from the left:
European Goldfinch,
female House Sparrow,
European Serin,
male House Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, March 2018]
Eurasian Tree Sparrow, top right, in comparison with a
male House Sparrow
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, January 2018]
Direct comparison of an Eurasian Tree Sparrow with a
Great Tit
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, January 2016]
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IMMATURE/JUVENILE |
Near-frontal view of a juvenile Eurasian Tree Sparrow
(photo courtesy of G. Normand)
[Kosovo, August 2021]
Possible hybrids
House Sparrow x Eurasian Tree Sparrow
House Sparrows and Eurasian Tree Sparrows can hybridize. J. Pires reports finding a potential hybrid sparrow in December 2018.
Although difficult to classify because probably moulting, this bird
does not fit the standard pattern of either
House Sparrow
Eurasian Tree Sparrow:
Note the combination of long "bib" (from the former) and black cheek
patch (from the latter species)
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, December 2018]
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Breeding information |
Breeding season: Apr - Sep | Eggs: 5 - 6 | Incubation period: 12 - 13 days | Fledging age: 15 - 18 days |
Nest building: Male (& female) | Incubation: Female (& male) | Dependent care: Female & male |
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Nest |
Type: Dome in crevice or hollow | Material: Twigs, roots, grass, wool, feathers | Height above ground: ? |
Male Eurasian Tree Sparrow bringing food for its chicks
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Santa Justa, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, July 2021]
Male Eurasian Tree Sparrow feeding one of its chicks at the nest
entrance (photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Santa Justa, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, July 2021]
Male Eurasian Tree Sparrow inspecting nest hollow, possibly
for autumn display
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, October 2019]
Male Eurasian Tree Sparrow in nest hollow, possibly
for autumn display; the competition is also interested
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, October 2019]
Male Eurasian Tree Sparrow carrying nest material
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Sorraia River, Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, April 2019]
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Eggs |
Size: 20 x 14 mm | Colour: Heavily streaked olive-grey on off-white base | Shape: Tapered oval |
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Food, Diet |
Eurasian Tree Sparrows foraging for seeds
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Tejo estuary, Portugal, March 2018]
Eurasian Tree Sparrows taking seeds and lard from a bird feeder
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, December 2015]
Eurasian Tree Sparrows taking seeds and lard from a bird feeder
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, December 2015]
Eurasian Tree Sparrows taking seeds and lard from a bird feeder
(photo courtesy of D. Wilczynska)
[Ostrow Mazowiecka, Masovia, Poland, January 2016]
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Call(s)/Song |
For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. The
interpretation of their meaning is our own;
comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
trespar_dw_20200604_1.m4a |
montanus (Poland) |
Contact calls(?) | © DW | |
trespar_dw_20200604_2.m4a |
montanus (Poland) |
Contact calls(?) | © DW | |
trespar_jp_20200417.m4a |
montanus (Portugal) |
Contact calls(?) | © JP | |
trespar_dw_20170226.m4a |
montanus (Poland) |
Group chatter | © DW |
More Eurasian Tree Sparrow sound recordings are available at
xeno-canto.org
.