About the Kenya Rufous Sparrow
The Kenya sparrow, also known as the Kenya rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in Kenya and Tanzania. It tends to be found in dry wooded savannah and agricultural areas. Some authorities have lumped the great sparrow (P. motitensis), the Kenya sparrow, and the Socotra sparrow (P. insularis) into P. motitensis following Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993). Some authorities also lump Shelley's sparrow and the Kordofan sparrow with this species, or all three with the great sparrow.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer rufocinctus |
| Species Codes | kerspa2, KESP, KRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kenya Rufous Sparrow belong to?
The Kenya Rufous Sparrow (Passer rufocinctus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kenya Rufous Sparrow?
The Kenya sparrow, also known as the Kenya rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in Kenya and Tanzania. It tends to be found in dry wooded savannah and agricultural areas. Some authorities have lumped the great sparrow (P. motitensis), the Kenya sparrow, and the Socotra sparrow (P. insularis) into P. m...
Where can I report a Kenya Rufous Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Kenya Rufous Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kerspa2, or on iNaturalist.
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