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Zarudny's Sparrow
Passer zarudnyi Pleske, 1896
20 gWeight
Zarudny's sparrow (Passer zarudnyi), also known as the Asian desert sparrow, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, which occurs in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and formerly in Iran.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
Zarudny's sparrow (Passer zarudnyi), also known as the Asian desert sparrow, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, which occurs in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and formerly in Iran. This species has historically been classified as a subspecies of the desert sparrow, which is otherwise restricted to Africa. However, the species has a number of differences with the African species, including very similar plumage in adult males and females, which suggests this species is distinct enough to be considered separate, and possibly not most closely related to the African birds.
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Questions
How big is the Zarudny's Sparrow?
The Zarudny's Sparrow weighs around 20 g.
Where does the Zarudny's Sparrow live?
Its breeding range: Palearctic: south-central Palearctic in arid scrub: Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Is the Zarudny's Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Zarudny's Sparrow as Least Concern.
What does the Zarudny's Sparrow eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Zarudny's Sparrow in?
It belongs to the family Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 20 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 73 mm
- Tail
- 62 mm
- Bill
- 11 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Palearctic: south-central Palearctic in arid scrub: Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches Passeridae
- Genus
- Passer
Other birds in the genus Passer
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Chestnut SparrowPasser eminibey
Kordofan SparrowPasser cordofanicus
Shelley's SparrowPasser shelleyi
Kenya SparrowPasser rufocinctus
Great SparrowPasser motitensis
Northern Grey-headed SparrowPasser griseus
Swainson's SparrowPasser swainsonii
Swahili SparrowPasser suahelicus
Parrot-billed SparrowPasser gongonensis
Southern Grey-headed SparrowPasser diffusus
Sind SparrowPasser pyrrhonotus
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