Kenya Rufous Sparrow
Passer rufocinctus
Least ConcernAves · 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