🌿Native Nature

Shelley's Rufous Sparrow

Passer shelleyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Passeridae ›Genus: Passer

About

Shelley's sparrow (Passer shelleyi), also known as Shelley's rufous sparrow or the White Nile rufous sparrow, is a sparrow found in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya. It is frequently considered a subspecies of the Kenya sparrow, which in turn is considered a subspecies of the great sparrow. This species is named after English geologist and ornithologist George Ernest Shelley.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shelley's Rufous Sparrow?
The scientific name of Shelley's Rufous Sparrow is Passer shelleyi.
What is the conservation status of Shelley's Rufous Sparrow?
The Shelley's Rufous Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the family Passeridae.
What genus does Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belong to?
Shelley's Rufous Sparrow belongs to the genus Passer.