Kordofan Rufous Sparrow

Passer cordofanicus · African species of sparrow
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
korspa1, KOSP, KRSP

About the Kordofan Rufous Sparrow

The Kordofan sparrow, also known as the Kordofan rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found only in southwestern Sudan and adjacent border regions of South Sudan and Chad. It is frequently considered a subspecies of the Kenya sparrow, which in turn is considered a subspecies of the great sparrow.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Sparrows (Passeridae)
SpeciesPasser cordofanicus
Species Codeskorspa1, KOSP, KRSP

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Kordofan Rufous Sparrow belong to?

The Kordofan Rufous Sparrow (Passer cordofanicus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Kordofan Rufous Sparrow?

The Kordofan sparrow, also known as the Kordofan rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found only in southwestern Sudan and adjacent border regions of South Sudan and Chad. It is frequently considered a subspecies of the Kenya sparrow, which in turn is considered a subspecies of the great sparrow....

Where can I report a Kordofan Rufous Sparrow sighting?

You can log sightings of Kordofan Rufous Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code korspa1, or on iNaturalist.