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Russet Sparrow

Conservation status

Least Concern

Population Trend

Stable

Alternate Names

Cinnamon Sparrow, Cinnamon Tree Sparrow

Native Habitat

Town

Diet

Insects, Caterpillars, Seeds, Berries

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Russet Sparrow

Passer cinnamomeus

Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the plumage of both sexes patterned similarly to that of the corresponding sex of House Sparrow. This sparrow feeds mainly on the seeds of herbs and grains, but it also eats berries and insects, particularly during the breeding season.

Regional Names
  • Hindi:
    लाल गौरेय
  • Nepali:
    कैलो भँगेरा
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Taxanomy

PASSERIFORMES
PASSERIDAE
Passer cinnamomeus