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Great Rufous Sparrow

Passer motitensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Passeridae
Genus
Passer
Species
Passer motitensis (Great Rufous Sparrow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオスズメ
Chinese 棕麻雀
Spanish Gorrión Grande
French Grand Moineau
German Rostsperling
Portuguese pardal-grande
Russian Большой воробей

Similar Species in Passer

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Arabian Golden Sparrow
Passer euchlorus
Least Concern
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Cape Sparrow
Passer melanurus
Least Concern
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Cape Verde Sparrow
Passer iagoensis
Least Concern
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Chestnut Sparrow
Passer eminibey
Least Concern
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Endangered
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House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Least Concern
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Spanish Sparrow
Passer hispaniolensis
Not Evaluated
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Abd al Kuri Sparrow
Passer hemileucus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Rufous Sparrow?
The scientific name of Great Rufous Sparrow is Passer motitensis. It belongs to the genus Passer.
What is the conservation status of Great Rufous Sparrow?
Great Rufous Sparrow (Passer motitensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great Rufous Sparrow live?
Great Rufous Sparrow is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Great Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Great Rufous Sparrow (Passer motitensis) belongs to the genus Passer, which is part of the taxonomic family Passeridae.
Is Great Rufous Sparrow endangered?
No, Great Rufous Sparrow (Passer motitensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Great Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Great Rufous Sparrow (Passer motitensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Great Rufous Sparrow?
The closest relatives of Great Rufous Sparrow in the genus Passer include Abd al Kuri Sparrow, Arabian Golden Sparrow, Cape Sparrow, Cape Verde Sparrow, Chestnut Sparrow.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Passer — 20 Species

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Abd al Kuri Sparrow
Passer hemileucus
VU 🐾
Arabian Golden Sparrow
Passer euchlorus
LC 🐾
Cape Sparrow
Passer melanurus
LC 🐾
Cape Verde Sparrow
Passer iagoensis
LC 🐾
Chestnut Sparrow
Passer eminibey
LC 🐾
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
EN 🐾
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
LC 🐾
Spanish Sparrow
Passer hispaniolensis
NE
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Great Rufous Sparrow
Passer motitensis
LC
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Italian Sparrow
Passer italiae
VU 🐾
Kenya Rufous Sparrow
Passer rufocinctus
LC 🐾
Kordofan Rufous Sparrow
Passer cordofanicus
LC 🐾
Northern Gray-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
LC 🐾
Parrot-billed Sparrow
Passer gongonensis
LC 🐾
Plain-backed Sparrow
Passer flaveolus
LC 🐾
Zarudny's Sparrow
Passer zarudnyi
LC 🐾
Swainson's Sparrow
Passer swainsonii
LC 🐾
Saxaul Sparrow
Passer ammodendri
LC 🐾
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow
Passer shelleyi
LC 🐾
Sind Sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
LC
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