Japanese Sparrows: Most familiar bird. Differences of them

Japanese Sparrow

What kind of sparrow is there in Japan?

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Sparrow is most familiar bird for Japanese people. Because, the most major work in Japan used to be agriculture. Therefore, many sparrows have lived in near our houses together until now.

There are 2 Sparrows in Japan.

I'll introduce their charms and differences below.

Japanese Sparrows
- Eurasian Tree Sparrow
- Russet Sparrow
Differences of between Eurasian Tree Sparrow and Russet Sparrow
Common Sparrow in Europe
- House Sparrow
Summary

Japanese Sparrows

There are 2 Sparrows in Japan.

1. Eurasian Tree Sparrow
2. Russet Sparrow

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passeridae
Species: Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is most popular saparrow in Japan. They are called "スズメ (suzume)" in Japanese.

They hop on the ground restlessly. Also, they cry "chun, chun!". It's very familiar sounds for Japanese people.

In fact, Sparrow's name is used for names of plants.

・スズメノヤリ (Luzula capitata)
・スズメノカタビラ (Poa annua)
・スズメノエンドウ (Vicia hirsuta)

Sparrow also appears in some fairy tales. (ex. "舌切り雀 (shitakiri-suzume)")

Russet Sparrow

Male

Russet Sparrow male

Female

Russet Sparrow female

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passeridae
Species: Russet Sparrow

Russet Sparrow (Passer rutilans) is living in some places of asia. They are called "ニュウナイスズメ (nyunai-suzume)" in Japanese.

Their habitat is the forest of suburbs. So, there are few chances to see them.

The appearance of Russet Sparrow is different between the male and female. The body color of male is orange. The female's one is brown. In addition, female has white line above the eyes.