Cape Verde Sparrow

Passer iagoensis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
cavspa1, IASP, CVSP

About the Cape Verde Sparrow

The Iago sparrow, also known as the Cape Verde or rufous-backed sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean near western Africa. Females and young birds have brown plumage with black marks above, and a dull grey underside, and are distinguished from other species of sparrow by their large, distinct supercilium. Males have a brighter underside and bold black and chestnut stripes on their head. At 12.5–13 centimetres (4.9–5.1 in) long, it is a smaller sparrow. This bird's vocalisations are mostly variations on its chirp, which differ somewhat between males and females.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Sparrows (Passeridae)
SpeciesPasser iagoensis
Species Codescavspa1, IASP, CVSP

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Cape Verde Sparrow belong to?

The Cape Verde Sparrow (Passer iagoensis) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Cape Verde Sparrow?

The Iago sparrow, also known as the Cape Verde or rufous-backed sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean near western Africa. Females and young birds have brown plumage with black marks above, and a dull...

Where can I report a Cape Verde Sparrow sighting?

You can log sightings of Cape Verde Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cavspa1, or on iNaturalist.