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Socotra Sparrow

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Passer insularis

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 References
7 External Links

Identification

Distribution

Socotra and Abd al Kuri in the Indian Ocean, off the Horn of Africa.

Taxonomy

Some authorities consider the Socotra Sparrow to be a subspecies of Passer motitensis, the Rufous Sparrow.

Passer insularis is monotypic.

Habitat

Dry areas and towns.

Behaviour

References

Lepage D. 2008. Avibase. Search for "Socotra Sparrow" downloaded 6 February 2008.

External Links

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