Kenya Rufous Sparrow (Passer rufocinctus) — Least Concern Aves

Kenya Rufous Sparrow

Passer rufocinctus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Passeridae

About

The Kenya sparrow, also known as the Kenya rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in Kenya and Tanzania. It tends to be found in dry wooded savannah and agricultural areas. Some authorities have lumped the great sparrow (P. motitensis), the Kenya sparrow, and the Socotra sparrow (P. insularis) into P. motitensis following Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993). Some authorities also lump Shelley's sparrow and the Kordofan sparrow with this species, or all three with the great sparrow.

Fun Fact

Some authorities have lumped the great sparrow (P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry wooded savannah and agricultural areas.

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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