About the Somali Sparrow
The Somali sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passeridae found in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer castanopterus |
| Species Codes | somspa1, SOSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Sparrow belong to?
The Somali Sparrow (Passer castanopterus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Somali Sparrow?
The Somali sparrow is a species of bird in the family Passeridae found in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya....
Where can I report a Somali Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somspa1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Sparrows 43 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
43
Species in Family
25
iNat Observations
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