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Spanish Sparrow
Passer hispaniolensis
35.9321, 14.3418
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Description:
The Spanish sparrow, sometimes referred to as Willow sparrow, is a passerine bird of the family Passeridae (sparrows, petronias). Size and general appearance pretty much like House sparrow, except for a chest streaked in black, and a brown crown (instead of grey like House sparrow). Female and juvenile show no difference, and look like their House sparrow counterparts.
Habitat:
Seen all over Malta.
Otherwise, it is common in some parts of Mediterranean region: North Africa, Iberian peninsula, parts of Balkan peninsula, south-west to central Asia.
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PublishedMay 16, 2016
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