Collection: Tree Sparrow Essentials
Once a common bird of orchards and country gardens, the Tree Sparrow is now a very rare species in Britain. This contrasts widely with the same species at the other end of its range in South East Asia where it is very common even in large cities.
In Britain, it naturally nests in tree holes but as the countryside has been 'tidied up' and ageing orchards and trees have been removed so have the Tree Sparrows nest sites. They will however use 'hole-type' nest boxes but careful placement in country areas of suitable habitat with plenty of seclusion is essential. The required entrance hole size for the nest box is 32mm (1¼") diameter.
The Tree Sparrow has similar brown colouration to the more common and slightly larger House Sparrow, having a chestnut-brown mantle flecked with black and pale grey-brown breast. The distinguishing marks for the Tree Sparrow are a chestnut crown, double white wing bars and a black patch on the ear coverts.
Wild (free-living) Tree Sparrows consume a wide variety of seeds supplemented with invertebrate material, especially during the breeding season. They are ground-feeders and will most likely take Premium Wild Bird Food or Huskfree Advance.
Try these bird foods:

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Huskfree Advance™ - No Mess Wild Bird Food
Vendor:HAITH'S TO HOME4.91 / 5.0
(144) 144 total reviews
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Great British Suet Fat Balls (no nets)
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.93 / 5.0
(81) 81 total reviews
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Super Value Fat Balls for Birds (no nets)
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.59 / 5.0
(74) 74 total reviews
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Huskfree Advance™ with Mealworms - No Mess Mix
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.87 / 5.0
(61) 61 total reviews
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Premium Wheat-Free Bird Seed Mix - Now with Peanut Granules
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.78 / 5.0
(58) 58 total reviews
Regular price From £4.79 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£5.99 GBPSale price From £4.79 GBPSale -
Original Wild Bird Food Mix - Contains Local Lincolnshire Wheat
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.9 / 5.0
(40) 40 total reviews
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Hi-Energy Berry Suet Pellets
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.88 / 5.0
(25) 25 total reviews
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Prosecto™ Insectivorous Bird Food
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOME4.12 / 5.0
(8) 8 total reviews
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No Mess Bird Food Subscriber Mix
Vendor:Haith's Bird Food4.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews
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Grey Peace Nest Box
Vendor:HAITH'S TO HOMERegular price £13.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£13.99 GBPSale price £13.99 GBP -
Sparrow Colony Nest Box
Vendor:HAITH'S to HOMERegular price £29.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£29.99 GBPSale price £29.99 GBP