UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Passeridae

Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

UCIOC 9710

Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

Passeriformes · Passeridae

Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus).

ATK98

DEF62

9569 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 14–16 cm
Body Mass: 29.5 g
Diet: Seeds
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 98

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 98).

DEF 62

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 62).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: subtropical Southern Africa in savanna and anthropogenic habitats: coastal Central Angola & Northern Namibia & Northern Botswana and Southwestern Zimbabwe Southern through South Africa Habitat: Woodland

3 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Passer melanurus damarensis
sw Angola and Namibia to w Zimbabwe and n South Africa
Passer melanurus melanurus
sw, s, e South Africa
Passer melanurus vicinus
e South Africa (highlands) and Lesotho

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Passer melanurus

Which family does it belong to?

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: subtropical Southern Africa in savanna and anthropogenic habitats: coastal Central Angola & Northern Namibia & Northern Botswana and Southwestern Zimbabwe Southern through South Africa