Arabian Golden Sparrow

Arabian Golden Sparrow

Passer euchlorus

Least Concern
Envergure
11,8 cm
Poids
14,5 g
Famille
Passeridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Arabian Golden Sparrow is a small finch-billed sparrow from the Horn of Africa and southern Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 14.5 grams with a wingspan near 12 cm. Males are strikingly yellow-green, making them among the most colorful sparrows in the world. They inhabit dry acacia scrubland and semi-arid savanna, feeding on seeds and small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Poids 14,5 g 0.51 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taille de la couvée

4-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
Genus Passer
Espèces Passer euchlorus

Distribution

Arabian Golden Sparrow has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Arabian Golden Sparrow endangered?
The Arabian Golden Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arabian Golden Sparrow nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Arabian Golden Sparrow?
The Arabian Golden Sparrow has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 14.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Golden Sparrow belong to?
The Arabian Golden Sparrow (Passer euchlorus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae.

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