About the Dead Sea Sparrow
The Dead Sea sparrow is a species of bird in the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, with one subspecies breeding in parts of the West Asia and another in western Afghanistan and eastern Iran. The eastern subspecies P. m. yatii is sometimes considered a separate species known as Yate's sparrow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer moabiticus |
| Species Codes | desspa1, DSSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dead Sea Sparrow belong to?
The Dead Sea Sparrow (Passer moabiticus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dead Sea Sparrow?
The Dead Sea sparrow is a species of bird in the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, with one subspecies breeding in parts of the West Asia and another in western Afghanistan and eastern Iran. The eastern subspecies P. m. yatii is sometimes considered a separate species known as Yate's sparrow....
Where can I report a Dead Sea Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Dead Sea Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code desspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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