C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Passeridae

Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

CIOC 9717

Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

Passeriformes · Passeridae

Swainson's Sparrow (Passer swainsonii).

ATK87

DEF55

9576 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 16 cm
Body Mass: 31.6 g
Diet: Seeds
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 87

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 87).

DEF 55

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 55).

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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: Northeastern African nonforest and anthropogenic habitats: Northwestern Eritrea Eastern through Ethiopia to Djibouti and Northern Somalia; Southern to Eastern South Sudan and far Northern Kenya Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Passer swainsonii

Which family does it belong to?

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Northeastern African nonforest and anthropogenic habitats: Northwestern Eritrea Eastern through Ethiopia to Djibouti and Northern Somalia; Southern to Eastern South Sudan and far Northern Kenya