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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a small, cheerful bird with a brown cap and a white cheek. They love to chirp and can often be seen in groups, hopping around looking for seeds and insects to eat.

Hábitat: Urban areas

Aspecto

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow has a distinctive chestnut-brown cap and nape, sharply contrasted by a pure white cheek with a single black spot. Its back is streaked brown, and it features two clear white bars on its wings, setting it apart from other sparrows.

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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Both male and female Eurasian Tree Sparrows look exactly the same!

Their scientific name means "mountain sparrow" but they love lowlands!

These sparrows were introduced to North America in the 1870s.

They share nesting sites, sometimes even within a stork's huge nest!

Habilidades especiales

Eurasian Tree Sparrows can thrive in bustling human environments because of their flexible nesting and feeding habits.

This sparrow has the ability to build nests inside small tree holes or building crevices, providing safe shelter for its young.

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow possesses a strong, conical beak that helps them efficiently crack open tough seeds for food.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 12.5-14 cm
Envergadura: 21-22 cm
Peso: 0.018-0.027 kg
Esperanza de vida: 2-7 años
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 4-6
Incubación: 11-14 días

Dieta y alimentación

These small birds munch on seeds and insects, adapting their meals with the seasons.

Diferencias por edad: Nestlings are fed almost exclusively insects; adults eat more seeds.

Alimentos principales

Seeds
Cereal grains
Beetles
Caterpillars
Spiders

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

shelters

White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

Uses their nests for shelter and breeding.

eaten by

Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

A common bird of prey that hunts small birds.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

A significant predator, especially in urban areas.

eats

Grain Weevil

Sitophilus granarius

Consumes this common agricultural pest.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Diurno

Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.

Adaptado a la ciudad

Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.