Passer montanus
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A single black spot in the middle of the white cheek, diagnostic on its own
Crown and nape entirely chestnut, lacking the grey crown of house sparrow
White half-collar separating the cheeks on the nape
Male and female look identical, unlike the strongly different sexes of house sparrow
Slightly smaller and neater than house sparrow, with a shorter neck
Drier, higher-pitched chirp than house sparrow, with a clipped flight call
