Somali Sparrow
Passer castanopterus
Silhouette: Andrew Butko (modified) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusPasser (True Sparrows)
- SpeciesPasser castanopterus (Somali Sparrow)
About the Somali Sparrow
The Somali sparrow (Passer castanopterus) is a species of bird in the family Passeridae found in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. It is considered a superspecies with the russet sparrow (Passer rutilans) and sometimes is even treated as the same species. However, the similarities in plumage and morphology between the two seem to represent convergent evolution rather than a single lineage.
Two subspecies are recognized: Passer castanopterus castanopterus Blyth, 1855 – Djibouti, Somaliland, and eastern Ethiopia Passer castanopterus fulgens Friedmann, 1931 – southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya (south to Kapedo and Marsabit). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Somali Sparrow in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Somali Sparrow in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Somali Sparrow sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Somali Sparrow in Samburu National Reserve?
May has the highest sighting rate for Somali Sparrow in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.