About the Swahili Sparrow
The Swahili sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It lives in the savanna of southern Kenya and Tanzania. Until recently, it was usually treated as a subspecies of the northern grey-headed sparrow, with which it hybridizes in southern Tanzania and possibly elsewhere. It has a more rounded head profile however, a smaller eye and the grey head plumage extends unto the mantle.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer suahelicus |
| Species Codes | swaspa1, SWSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swahili Sparrow belong to?
The Swahili Sparrow (Passer suahelicus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swahili Sparrow?
The Swahili sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It lives in the savanna of southern Kenya and Tanzania. Until recently, it was usually treated as a subspecies of the northern grey-headed sparrow, with which it hybridizes in southern Tanzania and possibly elsewhere. It has a...
Where can I report a Swahili Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Swahili Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swaspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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