Italian Sparrow
NameItalian Sparrow
Common NameItalian Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser italiae
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe male has a chestnut crown and nape, white cheeks, a black bib, and streaked brown upperparts with white wing bars. The underparts are greyish-white. The female is duller, resembling a female House Sparrow, with streaked brown upperparts and plain buffy-grey underparts, lacking the distinct head patterns of the male.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are similar to the House Sparrow, consisting of a variety of chirps, cheeps, and chattering calls, often given in a lively and social manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Italy, Sicily, Corsica, and parts of Switzerland, Austria, and the former Yugoslavia. Its range is largely restricted to the Italian peninsula and surrounding islands.
Identifying Featuresmale with chestnut crown and nape, male with white cheeks, male with black bib, female similar to House Sparrow but often with slightly warmer tones, stocky build, short, conical bill
Description
The Italian Sparrow is a medium-sized passerine bird, closely related to the House Sparrow and Spanish Sparrow. Males are distinctly marked with a chestnut crown and nape, while females are duller brown and streaked. They are typically found in human-modified environments, often perching on branches or buildings.
