Small passerine bird native to Europe, widely distributed globally through human introduction, characterized by its adaptability and synanthropic behavior
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Urban and rural environments, agricultural landscapes, human settlements, parks, gardens, and agricultural areas across multiple continents
Ecological Role
Key seed disperser, insect population control, indicator species for urban ecosystem health, significant role in food chains of urban and rural ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATDense feather plumage, males typically brown with gray crown, females more uniformly grayish-brown
LIMBS WINGSShort, strong legs adapted for ground foraging, rounded wings enabling agile flight in confined urban spaces
HEAD SENSORYRounded head, short conical beak, large dark eyes, excellent visual acuity and spatial perception
BODY STRUCTURECompact avian body, approximately 14-16 cm total length, weight range of 24-39 g, robust build with short neck
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Andreas Eichler
