Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

The Spanish Sparrow is a small passerine bird found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is closely related to the House Sparrow, with which it often hybridizes. The Spanish Sparrow has a brownish-grey plumage with a chestnut crown and black bib on the throat. It is a social bird, often found in flocks, and feeds on seeds and insects. This species is known for its adaptability to human-modified habitats, often nesting in buildings and urban areas. The Spanish Sparrow is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with stable populations and no major threats identified.

Habitat: Open woodlands, farmlands, urban areas