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Abd al-Kuri Sparrow
Passer hemileucus
Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (Passer hemileucus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (Passer hemileucus) is a member of the Passeridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 30.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passeridae Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches
- Genus Passer
- Species hemileucus
Where it lives
Insular northeastern Africa on rocky slopes and near villages: Abd al-Kuri I. (southwest of Socotra)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 30.2 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Passeridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
Where it forages largely on the ground.
Migration
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (Passer hemileucus) is a species of bird in the Passeridae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF insular ne Africa on rocky slopes and near villages: Abd al-Kuri I. (sw of Socotra).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 30.2 g, with a wing length of about 7 cm and a tail of around 5.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 132 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is a small bird that weighs around 30.2 g.
Where does the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow live?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is found across Africa with a range covering AF insular ne Africa on rocky slopes and near villages: Abd al-Kuri I. (sw of Socotra).
What family does the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow belong to?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow (Passer hemileucus) belongs to the Passeridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow eat?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow migrate?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow's range?
The Abd al-Kuri Sparrow has a mapped global range of about 132 km².
Conservation
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