Rock Sparrow

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches 👁 271 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Petronia; binomial: Petronia petronia; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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