Kenya Sparrow
Passer rufocinctus
The Kenya Sparrow (Passer rufocinctus) is a rare snowfinches and old world sparrow found in 2 countries, weighing about 28 g. The Kenya sparrow, also known as the Kenya rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in Kenya and Tanzania.
About the Kenya Sparrow
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.
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What the Kenya Sparrow sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Kenya Sparrow can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Kenya Sparrow look like?
- The Kenya sparrow, also known as the Kenya rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in Kenya and Tanzania.
- How big is a Kenya Sparrow?
- The Kenya Sparrow is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Kenya Sparrow?
- The Kenya Sparrow occurs in 2 countries, including Kenya and Tanzania.
- What does a Kenya Sparrow sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Kenya Sparrow on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Kenya Sparrow?
- The Kenya Sparrow is most easily confused with the Great Sparrow, the Parrot-billed Sparrow and the Dead Sea Sparrow.
- Is the Kenya Sparrow endangered?
- The Kenya Sparrow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Kenya Sparrow for real
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