About the Socotra Sparrow
The Socotra sparrow is a passerine bird endemic to the islands of Socotra, Samhah, and Darsah in the Indian Ocean, off the Horn of Africa. The taxonomy of this species and its relatives is complex, with some authorities, including BirdLife International, recognising this species and the very similar Abd al-Kuri sparrow, as well as several from mainland Africa, as separate, and others lumping all these species and the probably unrelated Iago sparrow.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer insularis |
| Species Codes | socspa1, SOSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socotra Sparrow belong to?
The Socotra Sparrow (Passer insularis) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Socotra Sparrow?
The Socotra sparrow is a passerine bird endemic to the islands of Socotra, Samhah, and Darsah in the Indian Ocean, off the Horn of Africa. The taxonomy of this species and its relatives is complex, with some authorities, including BirdLife International, recognising this species and the very similar...
Where can I report a Socotra Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Socotra Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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