Whin sparrae

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Whin sparrae
Adult o subspecies P. m. saturatus in Japan
Scientific classification
Kinrick: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Cless: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Faimily: Passeridae
Genus: Passer
Species: P. montanus
Binomial name
Passer montanus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Afro-Eurasian distribution

  Breedin simmer veesitor
  Resident breeder
  Non-breedin winter visitor

Synonyms
  • Fringilla montana Linnaeus 1758
  • Loxia scandens Hermann 1783
  • Passer arboreus Foster 1817

The whin sparrae (Passer montanus) is a passerine bird in the sparrae faimily wi a rich chestnut croun an nape, an a black patch on ilka pure white cheek.

References[eedit | eedit soorce]

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Passer montanus". IUCN Reid Leet o Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. Internaitional Union for Conservation o Naitur. Retrieved 26 November 2013. Cite has empty unkent parameter: |last-author-amp= (help)CS1 maint: uises authors parameter (link) CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)