Eurasian Tree Sparrow
About the Eurasian Tree Sparrow in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
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The Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is a small, passerine bird.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow below.
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The Eurasian Tree Sparrow has brown upperparts with dark mottling, pale grey underparts, a chestnut-brown crown, and a black cheek patch.
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Habitat and ecology
More frequently found in urban areas than forests, the Eurasian Tree Sparrow feeds on grains, seeds and a diverse range of invertebrates like spiders, ticks and mites and can often be seen foraging on the ground.
Did you know?
When foraging as a large flock, the Eurasian Tree Sparrows at the rear of the group will fly together to the front of the moving flock, in a leap-frogging pattern.
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