Eurasian Tree Sparrow look-alikes
Passer montanus
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Key differences
The House Sparrow male has a grey crown, a black bib, and white cheeks without a black patch. The female House Sparrow is duller brown overall with a plain buffy supercilium. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow has a distinctive chestnut crown, white collar, and black ear patch on both sexes, making it easily distinguishable.
Russet Sparrow
Passer rutilans
Key differences
The Russet Sparrow male has a bright rufous-chestnut head and upperparts, a black bib, and white cheeks. The female is duller but still shows rufous tones. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow has a chestnut crown but a white collar and black ear patch, which the Russet Sparrow lacks.
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