House Sparrow v Tree Sparrow | How To Tell The Difference

How to tell the difference between a House Sparrow and a Tree Sparrow.
There are two species of sparrow in the UK, the House Sparrow and the Tree Sparrow.
Male and female Tree Sparrows have similar plumage while male and female House Sparrows look quite different.
It’s the male House Sparrow that looks most like a Tree Sparrow. The easiest way to tell them apart is to look at the sparrow's head.
Male House Sparrows have a grey crown on the top of their head, while the Tree Sparrow's head is chestnut-brown.
Additionally, Tree Sparrows have white cheeks with a black cheek patch. Male House Sparrows have white/pale grey cheeks and no cheek patch.
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[@davidlundmark9359]

I love when I see both of them hanging out together in groups. I wonder if they know they are so similar but still different

[@MyBirdingYear]

Interesting question. I don't normally see tree sparrows where I live in the south of England, these were filmed on a recent trip to Scotland. Wonderful to see them side by side and they did seem to get on well together.

[@julieoconnor4068]

Very clear visual and description of tree versus house sparrow

[@helenashton5334]

Thank you for the video. So good to see both species of sparrows together and be able to see the difference 🙂

[@randolfjones1024]

Just information with no unnecessary bulk. your films are excellent quality thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@MyBirdingYear]

Thank you, that's much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@thomasowens5824]

Good little video. I would like to see a video comparing female House Sparrow v Dunock, that still gives me a headache, they can look very similar.

[@mariejames3608]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@dannyrich6231]

Brilliant helpful video. Thank you

[@MyBirdingYear]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching.

[@helenstafford4429]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@user-fz6wv6np9r]

Nice! Wonderful!!!🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@yesidtac7863]

Buen comedero

[@richardbradford1855]

Thank you!

[@scormack56]

Thank you for information. I will try and remember. They appear to get on ok.

[@MyBirdingYear]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. Yes they do seem too get on OK although I got the impression when filming that the tree sparrow was the more placid species of the two.

[@WayneEvans-qw8yq]

Now I know 👍thanks

[@MyBirdingYear]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@libmananchannel]

Hello My Birding Year! Thank you for the very nice video! I saw it very interestingly! That's great! Have a nice day!

[@MyBirdingYear]

Thank you very much! Have a great weekend!

[@BioBush]

Fun idea, well executed! Apparently both species are in North America as well, but the House Sparrow is WAAY more common. Then there are also more than 30 OTHER species of sparrows in North America, and best of luck to you in telling them apart. :)

[@MyBirdingYear]

I found a website with pictures of the all the North American sparrows. I see what you mean - I definitely won't be doing that particular ID guide :)

[@anniemac3075]

Thanks for this, I'll be looking more closely tomorrow & see if I can identify tree sparrows amongst the house sparrows.

[@MyBirdingYear]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Hope you see both species tomorrow!

[@anniemac3075]

@@MyBirdingYear Me too!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Why? Didn't the balls help on the Aztec airplane

[@wizeisinger]

Thanks

[@MyBirdingYear]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@wizeisinger]

@@MyBirdingYear I have lots of both daily in a tree (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum') in our front garden. I love watching them :)

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

House sparrows hide behind the bush and leaves ans can stomp the roof and the tree sparrows are with apples

[@marinacherian2755]

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