Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Also known as:German Sparrow

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Identification

15 cm (6") Local. Introduced to and now common around St. Louis area in Missouri and Illinois.

Brown, streaked upperparts. Black bib and distinctive black ear patch. Brown crown distinguishes it from similar gray-crowned male House Sparrow.

Details in the field

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Credit: Lip Kee Yap

Credit: Darren

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Feldsperling - Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Passer montanus

Credit: Andreas Gruber