About the Plain-backed Sparrow
The plain-backed sparrow, also called the Pegu sparrow or olive-backed sparrow, is a sparrow found in Southeast Asia. Its range spans from Myanmar to central Vietnam, and south to the western part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer flaveolus |
| Species Codes | plbspa1, PBSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-backed Sparrow belong to?
The Plain-backed Sparrow (Passer flaveolus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plain-backed Sparrow?
The plain-backed sparrow, also called the Pegu sparrow or olive-backed sparrow, is a sparrow found in Southeast Asia. Its range spans from Myanmar to central Vietnam, and south to the western part of Peninsular Malaysia....
Where can I report a Plain-backed Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-backed Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plbspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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