Spanish Sparrow
The Spanish sparrow or willow sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in the Mediterranean region and south-west and central Asia. It is very similar to the closely related house sparrow, and the two species show their close relation in a "biological mix-up" of hybridisation in the Mediterranean region, which complicates the taxonomy of this species.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Recorded year-round, with records rising clearly in summer.
Most records in April–July.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
12,684 records from Türkiye · #80 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The Spanish sparrow resembles the house sparrow but the male has heavy black streaking below, and it forms huge colonies, sometimes beneath stork nests.
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