About the Swainson's Sparrow
Swainson's sparrow is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. Sometimes considered a subspecies of the grey-headed sparrow, it occurs in northeastern Africa, largely in the Ethiopian Highlands. This sparrow was named after the English naturalist and illustrator William Swainson.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer swainsonii |
| Species Codes | swaspa2, SWSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swainson's Sparrow belong to?
The Swainson's Sparrow (Passer swainsonii) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swainson's Sparrow?
Swainson's sparrow is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. Sometimes considered a subspecies of the grey-headed sparrow, it occurs in northeastern Africa, largely in the Ethiopian Highlands. This sparrow was named after the English naturalist and illustrator William Swainson....
Where can I report a Swainson's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Swainson's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swaspa2, or on iNaturalist.
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