Sparrows
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Passeridae
Sparrows are small passerine birds, typically small, plump, brown or grey with short tails and short powerful beaks. They are seed-eaters, but also consume small insects. There are 35 species worldwide of which four occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| House Sparrow | Passer domesticus | Recent colonist |
| Cinnamon Sparrow | Passer rutilans | Rare winter visitor |
| Plain-backed Sparrow | Passer flaveolus | |
| Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Passer montanus |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
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—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 10:29.
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