About the Spanish Sparrow
The Spanish sparrow or willow sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in the Mediterranean region and south-west and central Asia. It is very similar to the closely related house sparrow, and the two species show their close relation in a "biological mix-up" of hybridisation in the Mediterranean region, which complicates the taxonomy of this species.
Source: Wikipedia
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 or willow sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in the Mediterranean region and south-west and central Asia. It is very similar to the closely related house sparrow, and the two species show their close relation in a \"biological mix-up\" of hybr...
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.
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