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Eurasian tree sparrow

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The Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) is a passerine bird in the sparrow family with a rich chestnut crown and nape and a black patch on each white cheek, with the sexes similarly plumaged. It breeds across much of temperate Eurasia and Southeast Asia and has been introduced elsewhere, including the United States, where it is called the Eurasian or German sparrow to distinguish it from the native American tree sparrow. It builds untidy nests in cavities or abandoned nests of larger birds, typically lays five or six eggs, and feeds mainly on seeds, supplemented by invertebrates during the breeding season; it is assessed as Least Concern despite significant declines in Western Europe from agricultural intensification. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Diet
Omnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Relationship to People
Agricultural or Structural Pest 3
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
G5 Secure 4
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 5
Scientific Name
Passer montanus 2
Conservation Status
Least Concern 6
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Passeridae, Taxa
Source Eurasian tree sparrow (Wikidata)

In Biome

Wetlands, Biomes
Source Eurasian tree sparrow (Wikipedia)
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Found In

Australia

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Belgium

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Canada

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Denmark

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Federated States of Micronesia

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Indonesia

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Luxembourg

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Marshall Islands

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North America

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Norway

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Philippines

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Russia

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Singapore

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Solomon Islands

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Spain

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Sweden

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Taiwan

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Ukraine

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United States

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Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
2. Eurasian tree sparrow (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q25968 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, habitat (P2974): Terrestrial
    Wikidata habitat statement (P2974) resolves to a terrestrial habitat type.
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Child Taxon Of: Passeridae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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3. Wikipedia: Eurasian tree sparrow
human-interaction (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
Quote, human-interaction (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
In eastern Asia and western Australia, this species is sometimes considered a pest, though it is also widely celebrated in oriental art.
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4. NatureServe Explorer: Passer montanus
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)
Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "G5"
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5. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Passer montanus
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 7267
Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 7267
"rank":"SPECIES","name_status":"A","updated_at":"2026-03-31T14:58:36.676Z","active":true,"cites_listing":"NC"
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6. Eurasian tree sparrow (Wikipedia)
  • Conservation status section
    For these reasons, the species' conservation status is evaluated at the global level as being of Least Concern.
  • In Biome: Wetlands, Distribution and habitat
    The tree sparrow shows a strong preference for nest-sites near wetland habitats and avoids breeding on intensively managed mixed farmland.
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