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tree sparrow
noun
- a Eurasian bird, Passer montanus, related to but smaller than the house sparrow.
- a North American finch, Spizella arborea, common in winter in the northern U.S.
tree sparrow
noun
- a small European weaverbird, Passer montanus , similar to the house sparrow but having a brown head
- a small North American finch, Spizella arborea , having a reddish-brown head, grey underparts, and brown striped back and wings
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tree sparrow1
First recorded in 1760–70
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Example Sentences
The Tree Sparrow is another very local and uncommon species, and especially during the breeding season.
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The tree sparrow, which comes to us from Hudson Bay and Labrador, lacks the stripes, but has the centre spot.
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The tree sparrow, one of our most interesting sparrows, is another bird who does not fear the winter winds and storms.
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The tree-sparrow is perhaps the sweetest and most melodious warbler at present.
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Francis H. Allen tells me that this warbler “has a chip note suggesting that of the tree sparrow but sharper.”
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