About the Spanish Sparrow
The Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) is a species of bird in the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code spaspa1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer hispaniolensis |
| Species Codes | spaspa1, SPSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spanish Sparrow belong to?
The Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spanish Sparrow?
The Spanish Sparrow is a member of the Old World Sparrows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Spanish Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Spanish Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spaspa1, 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
7,308
iNat Observations
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