Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is a sparrow found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A sociable seed-eating bird closely associated with human settlement. It typically occurs in towns, farms and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Tree Sparrow is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Tree Sparrow

  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – song & calls
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – breeding
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – nest & eggs
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – nest boxes
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – diet
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – in winter
  • Eurasian Tree Sparrow – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Passer montanus
  • Family: Sparrows
  • Habitat: Towns, farms and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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