Swainson's Sparrow

This sparrow was named after the English ornithologist William Swainson.

The Swainson's Sparrow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Swainson's Sparrow (Passer swainsonii) lives in the highlands of Ethiopia and Somalia. It is often considered a race of Grey-headed Sparrow, but it tends to be darker, especially on the head and shoulders. There is a white bar on the shoulder as in the photograph, but this is not always visible. Similarly, the pale chestnut tail and rump is not always visible. In Ethiopian towns it is the common sparrow. Its range does not overlap with the similar Swahili Sparrow. More

Swainson's Sparrow (Passer swainsonii) lives in the highlands of Ethiopia and Somalia. It is often considered a race of Grey-headed Sparrow. This sparrow was named after the English ornithologist William Swainson. Group Videos No videos have been added jet. You may join this group and add yours now. Group Documents No documents have been added jet. You may join this group and add yours now. More