UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Passeridae

Desert Sparrow

Passer simplex

UCIOC 9733

Desert Sparrow

Passer simplex

Passeriformes · Passeridae

Desert Sparrow (Passer simplex).

ATK74

DEF49

9592 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 19.5 g
Diet: Seeds
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 74

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 74).

DEF 49

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 49).

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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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Northern Africa in Saharan oases & wadis and towns: Southeastern Morocco Eastern to Central & Southeastern Libya & Southern through Mauritania and Eastern to Central Sudan Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub

2 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Passer simplex saharae
Morocco to c Libya
Passer simplex simplex
s Mauritania and Mali to nw, c Sudan

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Passer simplex

Which family does it belong to?

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Northern Africa in Saharan oases & wadis and towns: Southeastern Morocco Eastern to Central & Southeastern Libya & Southern through Mauritania and Eastern to Central Sudan