Kordofan Sparrow
Passer cordofanicus
Kordofan Sparrow (Passer cordofanicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Kordofan Sparrow (Passer cordofanicus) is a member of the Passeridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 21.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passeridae Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches
- Genus Passer
- Species cordofanicus
Where it lives
North-central African desert near settlements: eastern Chad to west-central Sudan
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.9 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Passeridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Kordofan Sparrow is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
Where it forages largely on the ground.
Migration
The Kordofan Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Kordofan Sparrow (Passer cordofanicus) belongs to the Passeridae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF nc African desert near settlements: e Chad to wc Sudan.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.9 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 5.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 144,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Kordofan Sparrow?
The Kordofan Sparrow is a small bird that weighs around 21.9 g.
Where does the Kordofan Sparrow live?
The Kordofan Sparrow is found across Africa with a range covering AF nc African desert near settlements: e Chad to wc Sudan.
What family does the Kordofan Sparrow belong to?
The Kordofan Sparrow (Passer cordofanicus) belongs to the Passeridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Kordofan Sparrow eat?
The Kordofan Sparrow is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Kordofan Sparrow migrate?
The Kordofan Sparrow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Kordofan Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Kordofan Sparrow's range?
The Kordofan Sparrow has a mapped global range of about 144,000 km².
Conservation
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