Rock Sparrow
Petronia petronia
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Passeridae
About
The rock sparrow or rock petronia is a small passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only species in the genus Petronia. It breeds on barren rocky hills from Madeira and the Canary Islands east through the Iberian Peninsula and western north Africa, across southern Europe and through southwestern and central Asia to Mongolia and the north and west of China. It is resident in the west of its range, but some Asian birds may migrate to more southerly areas, or move to lower altitudes in mountains, in winter.
Fun Fact
Rock Sparrows can memorize the locations of hundreds of individual rock crevice nest sites in their territories and return to them year after year.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats seeds throughout the year and berries in autumn.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance