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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Endangered

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Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

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Passer montanus (Eurasian Tree Sparrow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スズメ

Chinese 麻雀

Spanish Gorrión Molinero

French moineau friquet

German Feldsperling

Portuguese Pardal-montez

Russian Полевой воробей

Thai นกกระจอกบ้าน

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Tree Sparrow?

The scientific name of Eurasian Tree Sparrow is Passer montanus. It belongs to the genus Passer.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Tree Sparrow?

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Tree Sparrow live?

Eurasian Tree Sparrow is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Norway, Philippines, Russia.

What family does Eurasian Tree Sparrow belong to?

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) belongs to the genus Passer, which is part of the taxonomic family Passeridae.

Is Eurasian Tree Sparrow endangered?

Yes, Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Eurasian Tree Sparrow belong to?

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Tree Sparrow?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Tree Sparrow in the genus Passer include Abd al Kuri Sparrow, Arabian Golden Sparrow, Cape Sparrow, Cape Verde Sparrow, Chestnut Sparrow.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Passer — 20 Species

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