tree sparrow

tree sparrow ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. a Eurasian bird, Passer montanus, related to but smaller than the house sparrow.
2. a North American finch, Spizella arborea, common in winter in the northern U.S.

Origin of tree sparrow First recorded in 1760–70 Examples from the Web for tree sparrow Historical Examples of tree sparrow

British Dictionary definitions for tree sparrow tree sparrow noun

1. a small European weaverbird, Passer montanus, similar to the house sparrow but having a brown head
2. a small North American finch, Spizella arborea, having a reddish-brown head, grey underparts, and brown striped back and wings