Dead Sea Sparrow

Passer moabiticus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passeridae

About

The Dead Sea sparrow is a species of bird in the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, with one subspecies breeding in parts of the West Asia and another in western Afghanistan and eastern Iran. The eastern subspecies P. m. yatii is sometimes considered a separate species known as Yate's sparrow.

Fun Fact

Like most of its relatives, it is sexually dimorphic with males being more brightly and distinctively marked than females.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range of this species is spotty in the Middle East, largely in corridors along the Jordan River and the Euphrates River, ranging from southern Turkey and Cyprus to the southwestern corner of Iran.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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