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.
SocialUrbanVocal

Licensed referenceLaitche / Public domain · cc0
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Seeds
- Grains
- Insects
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- Eurasian Sparrowhawks
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss, agricultural intensification, pesticide use, and competition with house sparrows
HabitatsOpen woodlands, agricultural fields, suburban gardens, and urban parks
Life span2 to 3 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyPasseridae
- GenusPasser
- Speciespasser montanus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- 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.
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