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Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

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Field Notes

Description:

Popularly known as the "maya", this is the only wild bird the average Filipino city dweller has seen and is familiar with.

Habitat:

spotted perching and jumping around electric and communication cables and wires around the city

Notes:

Commonly found in association with humans from cities to ricefields.

Reference Links:

Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Bird Gallery | Birdwatch.ph

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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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