Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Where is it found?
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Many habitats including woodlands, countryside and urban areas.
Diet and foraging method
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Predominantly feed on grain and seeds on the ground.
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Key adaptations
Stout, robust bill for opening seeds.
Social organisation and mating system
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Form monogamous breeding pairs but promiscuity occurs
Taxonomy
Picture credits:
Maps from: species.mol.org/species
"Tree Sparrow 20080330" by Aomorikuma ( あおもりくま ) - Aomorikuma's original photograph. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tree_Sparrow_20080330.JPG#/media/File:Tree_Sparrow_20080330.JPG
"Tree Sparrow 20080330" by Aomorikuma ( あおもりくま ) - Aomorikuma's original photograph. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tree_Sparrow_20080330.JPG#/media/File:Tree_Sparrow_20080330.JPG
