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This common Eurasian species is a close relative of the House Sparrow.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyOld World Sparrows
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Woody Trees Scattered
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from October to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Petter Westberg
Range map
Range map
273visible hotspots
8566visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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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