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Italian Sparrow

Italian Sparrow

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1 month ago door Lorenzo
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The Italian Sparrow is a species of sparrow found predominantly in Italy and surrounding regions. It is considered a hybrid species, originating from interbreeding between House Sparrows and Spanish Sparrows.
Where to spot
Predominantly in Italy, Corsica, Sicily, and parts of France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the northern Balkans. Found in a variety of habitats, including urban, rural, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for a sparrow with features intermediate between House and Spanish Sparrows. Males have chestnut crowns (like House Sparrow) but a less streaked underside than Spanish Sparrow. Observe flocks in human-modified landscapes.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging in gardens, parks, and agricultural lands.
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File:Passer italiae (35641725785).jpg
File:Passer italiae - southern Italy.jpg
File:Passer italiae 1 (loz).jpg
File:Passer italiae on wire.jpg
File:Passerotto (Passer italiae) - Italian sparrow, Stresa, Italia, 08.2018.jpg
File:Passerotto (Passer italiae) - Italian sparrow, Stresa, Italia, 08.2018 (4).jpg
File:Passer italiae (35255180970).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passer italiae (35641725785).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passer italiae - southern Italy.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passer italiae 1 (loz).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passer italiae on wire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passerotto (Passer italiae) - Italian sparrow, Stresa, Italia, 08.2018.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Passerotto (Passer italiae) - Italian sparrow, Stresa, Italia, 08.2018 (4).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its hybrid origin makes it a fascinating subject for evolutionary studies, showcasing ongoing speciation through hybridization.
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Lorenzo
1 month ago
Italian Sparrow
Marsaglia, Piemonte
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Thomas Offereins
2 months ago
Italian Sparrow
Spotted Italian Sparrow
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Oskar Bakker
Oskar Bakker
1 year ago
Italian Sparrow
Noto, Sicilia
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