Passer montanus, Eurasian tree sparrow, pilfink

The tree sparrow is found in most of Eurasia and Southeast Asia, as well as the United States, where it has been introduced. They often build their nests in natural cavities, or in the abandoned nests of other larger birds.

Lumix GH3 camera with Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 at ISO 1000, 1/500s, 300mm, f/7.1.

The typical clutch is five to six eggs, which hatch in under two weeks. They feed mainly on seeds.

Due to predators and parasite infections, their life span is usually around two years.