Dead Sea Sparrow
Passer moabiticus
Least ConcernAves · 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