Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

(P. h. transcaspicus)

Armenian Name:	Իսպանական ճնճղուկ
Species Status:	Undetermined Species - Species of Special Concern

See Plate 58 for Spanish Sparrow and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Rare
Length:	15 cm, Wing Span:23-26 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 330.
Description:	Females and juveniles are grayish pale brown-yellow with paler supercilium, whitish lines on back and wingbars, and faint grayish stripes on flanks.
Adult (Breeding):	Male has red-brown crown and nape, white cheeks, black bib, and black stripes on flanks and back.
Adult (Non-breeding):	Male is much paler and duller.
Juvenile:	Grayish pale brown-yellow with paler supercilium, whitish lines on back and wingbars, and faint grayish stripes on flanks.
Similar Species:	House and Eurasian Tree Sparrows.
Behavior:	Gregarious throughout the year; forms loose breeding colonies.
Habitat:	Lowland areas: orchards, grain fields, reedbeds.
Food:	Seeds, small invertebrates.
Nest:	Loose ball of grass in tree.
Eggs:	22 mm, 4-6, white, gray spots.