tree sparrow
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.
Origin of tree sparrow
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How to use tree sparrow in a sentence
The tree-sparrows, for instance, are very good cold-weather acquaintances of mine.
A Rambler's lease | Bradford TorreyA flock of tree sparrows were busy in and around a big thicket of wild gooseberry bushes on the upland.
Some Winter Days in Iowa | Frederick John LazellWeek after week I saw them in the same place, accompanied always by half a dozen tree sparrows.
Birds in the Bush | Bradford TorreyTree sparrows like to sleep in holes in the ground like little caves.
Children's Literature | Charles Madison CurryGoldfinches, juncos and tree-sparrows seek the same meager repast.
In the Open | Stanton Davis Kirkham
British Dictionary definitions for tree sparrow
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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