Swahili Sparrow

Passer suahelicus

Least Concern

The Swahili Sparrow is an Old World sparrow or snowfinch of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and open country. It feeds mainly on seeds, grains, buds, and insects, often around villages, farmland, scrub, cliffs, deserts, or alpine slopes, and many species nest in cavities or loose colonies.

Family

Passeridae

Group

Old World Sparrows

Range

Swahili Sparrow Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and open country

Population

≈ Unknown

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