Identification please

[moonpenny01]

I'm pretty sure this is a tree sparrow, but they're becoming rather scarce round here, can anyone confirm please?

[Jason Green]

Hi MP,

I think it's a regular House Sparrow as it lacks cheek spots and more defined wing-bars. You're lucky to have TSs locally albeit scarce, I've never seen one.

Take care,

Jason

[moonpenny01]

Cool, thank you! I hope he survives the cold weather.

[david156]

Hi.

I agree with Jason, House Sparrow.
I haven't seen tree Sparrow for a couple of years either.

Cheers David

[Astra]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Hi MP,

I think it's a regular House Sparrow as it lacks cheek spots and more defined wing-bars. You're lucky to have TSs locally albeit scarce, I've never seen one.

Take care,

Jason

If anyone wants to see Tree Sparrows then why not take a trip south of Croydon to Beddington Sewage Farm?
The colony there isn't as big as it used to be but it's still meant to be the larges breeding colony in the UK.

Take a look here

Beddington Farmlands

[Foz]

House sparrow for me as well

[Jonners]

Hi Moonpenny. Probably House Sparrow, but there's a hanging twig which is obscuring his cheeks and the back of his neck. Did you get any other photos?

[Jason Green]

A good point and the biggest factor I considered. I subsequently discounted it pretty much on the lack of bold wing bars and deeper bill. Still, I don't have much experience in differenciating these - but still think HS

[big bill]

Hello Moonpenny definately a House Sparrow like jason said no cheek spot which are dominent on the Tree Sparrow

[Dogghound]

The lack of the white collar confirms House Sparrow. I would'nt use the cheek spot as a means of ID here as you carnt see the cheek for the twig.