Eurasian tree sparrow vs House sparrow
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Eurasian tree sparrow | House sparrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Passer montanus | Passer domesticus |
| Mass | 20 g – 32 g (adult) Wikidata | 25 g – 36 g Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Eurasian tree sparrow or the House sparrow?
- Their recorded weights overlap, so neither is clearly heavier.
- Where do they live?
- Eurasian tree sparrow: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania. House sparrow: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Eurasian tree sparrow
The tree sparrow (Passer montanus Latin pronunciation: [pas.ser mon.ta.nus]) is a passerine bird in the sparrow family with a rich chestnut crown and nape and a black patch on each pure white cheek.
House sparrow
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.