About the Rock Sparrow
The rock sparrow or rock petronia is a small passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only species in the genus Petronia. It breeds on barren rocky hills from Madeira and the Canary Islands east through the Iberian Peninsula and western north Africa, across southern Europe and through southwestern and central Asia to Mongolia and the north and west of China. It is resident in the west of its range, but some Asian birds may migrate to more southerly areas, or move to lower altitudes in mountains, in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Petronia petronia |
| Species Codes | rocpet1, ROSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Sparrow belong to?
The Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rock Sparrow?
The rock sparrow or rock petronia is a small passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only species in the genus Petronia. It breeds on barren rocky hills from Madeira and the Canary Islands east through the Iberian Peninsula and western north Africa, across southern Europe and thro...
Where can I report a Rock Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpet1, or on iNaturalist.