Eurasian tree sparrow / Feldsperling (Passer montanus)

Rekordbeobachtung - 8 Vögel an der Futterstelle, hinten links ein ungewöhnlicher Besuch von einem Buchfink, und sonst Feldsperlinge und eine Kohlmeise. 2024-12-15 13:40:22 Greater Fehraltorf

Observations

First documented observation: 2020-04-10 at the Luppmen. Most recent observation: 2026-02-02 in Fehraltorf.

Description

Classification: Genus Passer (Passer); Family Sparrows (Passeridae)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America (introduced), Africa, Asia.
General: Similar to the house sparrow, but with the black cheek patch seen here. in Fehraltorf there are 5 times as many house sparrows as tree sparrows.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel RL V
Etymology: Der Gesang ist ein rhythmisches Tschilpen, das lautmalerisch mit tsche tsche umschrieben wird. [Link]
Geography: Brought from Germany, about 20 of these birds were released in St. Louis in 1870. The population took hold there, and they might have spread except that the House Sparrow, seemingly more aggressive and adaptable, reached the St. Louis area at about the same time. Eurasian Tree Sparrows are still found in parts of Missouri and Illinois, and have reached southeastern Iowa, but they are fairly local in farmland and suburbs. The tougher House Sparrow may keep them out of other areas. [Link]
Vocalization: Most other sounds similar to House Sparrow, and may be difficult to identify. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=20-22 cm, weight=18-29 g
Habitats: Settlement

Vocalisation

Song: Monotone chirping, rougher than that of the house sparrow. Most 2-7 KHz mit many overtones, i.e. somewhat higher than the house sparrow.
Song: Chattering sounds are generally harder, and song slightly higher pitched than House Sparrow. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 2-7 KHz
Calls: Distinct, high-pitched and explosive contact-call; "che-witt" typically given in flight. Second syllable rising rapidly in pitch. [Link] Rough sounding voice
XC926073 - Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Passer montanus - call.

XC926073 - Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Passer montanus - call. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC926073 - Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Passer montanus - call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),