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Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis), Guatiza, Lanzarote

Spanish Sparrow

Spanish Sparrow

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The Spanish Sparrow is a robust and highly colonial sparrow, closely related to the House Sparrow but distinctively marked. Males are particularly striking with their heavily streaked black and chestnut plumage and large black bib.
Where to spot
Found in Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Prefers open habitats with water and scattered trees, often near agricultural areas and reedbeds.
How to spot
Look for large, noisy flocks, especially near water or agricultural fields. Males are easily identified by their heavily streaked flanks, black bib, and bright chestnut cap. Females are similar to House Sparrow females but often more streaky on the back.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (April-July) when colonies are active and visible. Also seen year-round in resident populations, though some undertake short migrations.
Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis), Guatiza, Lanzarote
Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis), Guatiza, Lanzarote
Credits: Frank.Vassen
Spanish Sparrows are highly gregarious, often forming massive breeding colonies that can number in the thousands, making their nests in dense shrubs or trees, sometimes even cooperatively building large communal nests.
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