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tree sparrow

n.

1. A sparrow (Spizella arborea) of northern North America having a reddish-brown crown and a dark spot on the breast.

2. A European sparrow (Passer montanus) related to the house sparrow.

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tree sparrow

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a small European weaverbird, Passer montanus, similar to the house sparrow but having a brown head

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a small North American finch, Spizella arborea, having a reddish-brown head, grey underparts, and brown striped back and wings

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tree sparrow - Eurasian sparrow smaller than the house sparrow Passer montanus sparrow, true sparrow - any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects genus Passer, Passer - type genus of the Passeridae
	2.	tree sparrow - finch common in winter in the northern U.S. Spizella arborea New World sparrow - sparrow-like North American finches genus Spizella, Spizella - chipping sparrow; field sparrow; tree sparrow