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House Sparrow Passer domesticus |
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House Sparrow Passer domesticus |
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The male house sparrow has well-defined markings, including eye liner and a "bib". The Northern European variety has grey on top of his head. |
The female house sparrow, like many female songbirds, is much plainer. |
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House sparrows are gregarious birds which have adapted to live close to humans |
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Sparrows at the Tower of London |
Male sparrow feeding fledgling |
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Far Left: House Sparrow (grey cap) Left: The Spanish Sparrow, prevalent in Southern Europe, has no grey patch on its head (see link below). The Tree Sparrow also has a plain chestnut brown head, white collar but black cheek patch. Right: The Hedge Sparrow or Dunnock (not a sparrow at all but an accentor) has a patterned head. |
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Rock Sparrow Hybrids |
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| Spanish Sparrow/ | Tree Sparrow/ | Hedge Sparrow/ | other Sparrows | Sparrows in major cities |
| Willow Sparrow | Eurasian Sparrow | Dunnock | ||
| Passer hispaniolensis | Passer montanus | Prunella modularis | ||
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