About the Desert Sparrow
The desert sparrow is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, found in the Sahara Desert of northern Africa. A similar bird, Zarudny's sparrow, is found in Central Asia and was historically recognised as a subspecies of the desert sparrow, but varies in a number of ways and is now recognised as a separate species by BirdLife International, the IOC World Bird List, and the Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer simplex |
| Species Codes | desspa3, DESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desert Sparrow belong to?
The Desert Sparrow (Passer simplex) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Desert Sparrow?
The desert sparrow is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, found in the Sahara Desert of northern Africa. A similar bird, Zarudny's sparrow, is found in Central Asia and was historically recognised as a subspecies of the desert sparrow, but varies in a number of ways and is now recogn...
Where can I report a Desert Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Desert Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code desspa3, or on iNaturalist.
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