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Passer rutilans
Abbas Hasnain

Passer rutilans (Passer rutilans)

russet sparrow (Passer rutilans), also called the cinnamon or cinnamon tree sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A chunky little seed-eating bird with a thick bill, it has a body length of 14 to 15 cm (5.55.9 in). Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the plumage of both sexes patterned similarly to that of the corresponding sex of house sparrow.
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Habitat
Its vocalisations are sweet and musical chirps, which when strung together form a song. This sparrow feeds mainly on the seeds of herbs and grains, but it also eats berries and insects, particularly during the breeding season. This diet makes it a minor p
Location
Sone Marg Jammu & Kashmir India
Scientific name
Passer rutilans
Mohamad Kamrani
Very beautiful bird and very nice shot Abbas , you are lucky that can see many many beautiful birds in India , many tfs br. ;)

mo
 

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