Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 1,400,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 5.8 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common or locally common (Clement 1999).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Somalia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Sudan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes | |||
| Uganda | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Omo National Park |
| Ethiopia | Konso - Segen |
| Ethiopia | Lake Chew Bahir |
| Somalia | Xarardheere - Awale Rugno |
| Somalia | Buulobarde |
| Somalia | Xawaadley reservoir |
| Somalia | Jowhar - Warshiikh |
| Somalia | Balcad Nature Reserve |
| Somalia | Jasiira lagoon and Muqdisho islets |
| Somalia | Arbowerow |
| Somalia | Aangole - Farbiito |
| Somalia | Far Waamo |
| Somalia | Laag Badaana |
| Tanzania | Mkomazi National Park |
| Tanzania | Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir |
| Tanzania | Longido Game Controlled Area |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Rural Gardens | marginal | resident |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Urban Areas | marginal | resident |
| Grassland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Altitude | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Passer gongonensis. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/parrot-billed-sparrow-passer-gongonensis on 30/11/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org on 30/11/2023.
