Abd al-Kuri Sparrow

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Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (<em>Passer hemileucus</em>) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (<em>Passeridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (Passer hemileucus) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Passer; binomial: Passer hemileucus; authority: Ogilvie-Grant & Forbes, HO, 1899.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

ADD Abd al-Kuri Sparrow, split from Socotra Sparrow Passer insularis (Kirwan 2008; Redman et al. 2009).

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