Cape Sparrow

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches 👁 161 views Updated 2026-11-01

Cape Sparrow (<em>Passer melanurus</em>) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (<em>Passeridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Passer; binomial: Passer melanurus; authority: (Müller, PLS, 1776).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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