Species · GBIF taxon 5231198
Passer montanus
passer montanusAlso known as Eurasian Tree Sparrow, German Sparrow, Mountain Sparrow
Eurasian tree sparrows are highly social, bustling songbirds that colonize open woodlands, farmlands, and urban parks in noisy, tight-knit flocks. They construct untidy, domed nests of grass and feathers in tree cavities, old buildings, or nest boxes, often raising multiple broods each year. Their cheerful, metallic chirping calls form a constant acoustic backdrop across their vast Eurasian and introduced ranges.
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- diet
- Omnivorous (primarily seeds, grains, and small insects)
- family
- Passeridae
- threats
- Habitat loss, agricultural intensification, pesticide use, and competition with house sparrows
- life Span
- 2 to 3 years in the wild
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Provide Nest Boxes: Install boxes with a 28mm entry hole to encourage nesting in your garden.
- Offer Seeds: Set out millet, sunflower seeds, and finely crushed grains on platform feeders.
- Listen for Chirps: Distinguish them from house sparrows by their higher-pitched, more metallic calls.