Its members are typically found in open, lightly wooded, habitats, although several species, notably the house sparrow ( P. domesticus ) have adapted to human habitations.
At a glance
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Range map
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Males and females are similar. Typically found in noisy small flocks, often in more natural areas than concrete-loving House Sparrow; calls are often higher-pitched than those of House Sparrow, and has a slightly slower chatter. Feeds on seeds. Introduced to a small region in the central U. S. and southeast Australia.
Behavior
Slightly smaller than House Sparrow with entirely rufous cap, black and white cheek, and limited black in the throat.
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