Plain-backed Sparrow
Passer flaveolus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusPasser (True Sparrows)
- SpeciesPasser flaveolus (Plain-backed Sparrow)
About the Plain-backed Sparrow
The plain-backed sparrow (Passer flaveolus), also called the Pegu sparrow or olive-backed sparrow, is a sparrow found in Southeast Asia. Its range spans from Myanmar to central Vietnam, and south to the western part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Giebel, C. G. (1877). Thesaurus Ornithologiae (in German). Vol. III. Brockhaus. Summers-Smith, J. Denis (1988). The Sparrows: a Study of the Genus Passer. illustrated by Robert Gillmor. Calton, Staffs, England: T. & A. D. Poyser. ISBN 978-0-85661-048-6.
Pegu sparrow at the Internet Bird Collection Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-backed Sparrow in Doi Inthanon National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-backed Sparrow in Doi Inthanon National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-backed Sparrow sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 69 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-backed Sparrow in Doi Inthanon National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Plain-backed Sparrow in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.