Russet Sparrow

Overview

Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A sparrow with a chestnut back and gray crown in males; prefers rural villages and open woodland over towns; nests in tree holes and eaves; a lively seed-eater.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Passer; binomial: Passer cinnamomeus; authority: (Gould, 1836). Typical size: 13-15cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change scientific name from P. rutilans to P. cinnamomeus, the latter with priority (Mlíkovský 2011b).