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Genus Passer
Saxaul Sparrow - The Saxaul Sparrow is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A large sparrow at 14–16 cm , it is a mostly dull-coloured bird, with a distinctive pattern of head stripes. Three subspecies are recognised, differing mostly in the overall tone of their plumage and in the head striping of the female. The subspecies ammodendri occurs in the west of the Saxaul Sparrow's range, while stoliczkae and nigricans occur in the east. This distribution falls into six disjunct areas across Central Asia, where it is a bird of deserts, favouring areas with shrubs such as the saxaul, near rivers and oases. It is not seriously threatened by human activities, but is not common and has lost parts of its range to habitat destruction caused by agriculture.
English sparrow - The House Sparrow is a species of passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is also known by the alternative vernacular names English Sparrow, Indian Sparrow, and Spatzie or Spotsie. It occurs naturally in most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. It has also been intentionally or accidentally introduced to many parts of the world, making it the most widely distributed wild bird. It is strongly associated with human habitations, but it is not the only sparrow species found near houses. It is a chunky little bird, with feathers mostly different shades of brown and grey.
Chestnut Sparrow - Like the other members of the sparrow family, the Chestnut Sparrow is a small, chunky songbird with a thick bill suited for its diet of seeds. At 10.5–11.5 cm in length,
Arabian Golden Sparrow - It is sometimes considered as a subspecies of the Sudan Golden Sparrow .
Parrot-billed Sparrow - It is often considered a type of Grey-headed Sparrow.
Grey-headed Sparrow - This sparrow is mainly resident in its range, but there is some seasonal movement, and flocks of up to 50 birds form outside the breeding season.
Spanish Sparrow - The Spanish Sparrow is a rather large sparrow. at 15 to 16 centimetres in length, and a weight of 22 to 36 grams . It is slightly larger and heavier than House Sparrows, and also has a slightly longer and stouter bill.
Iago Sparrow - The Iago Sparrow , is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. It is also known as the Cape Verde Sparrow and the Rufous-backed Sparrow. It is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It was first collected by Charles Darwin, and was described for him by John Gould, as with the Darwin's finches. It is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the Great Sparrow of mainland Africa, but it actually is more closely related to the House Sparrow and the Spanish Sparrow.
Sudan Golden Sparrow - The Sudan Golden Sparrow is a smaller sparrow, at 12 to 13 centimetres in length, with a wingspan of 5.7 to 7.0 centimetres . Males are distinctive in their bright yellow head and underparts, deep chestnut brown wings and back, and two white wingbars. In the breeding season the male's plumage is brighter still, and the bill changes colour from horn to shiny black. Females are pale sandy-buff with yellowish face, light brown wings, a back faintly streaked with chestnut, and pale yellow fading to whitish on the underparts. Juveniles are similar to females, but greyer.
Mossie - The Cape Sparrow is brightly coloured and distinctive, a medium-sized sparrow at 14 to 16 centimetres .
Dead Sea Sparrow - It is a small 12–13 cm long sparrow which breeds in dry lowlands with some shrubs, including tamarisk, and access to water. It builds a nest in a tree, and 4-7 eggs are laid.
Tree Sparrow - The Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus, is a passerine bird in the sparrow family with a rich chestnut crown and nape, and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes are similarly plumaged, and young birds are a duller version of the adult. This sparrow breeds over most of temperate Eurasia and Southeast Asia, where it is known as the Tree Sparrow, and it has been introduced elsewhere including the United States, where it is known as the Eurasian Tree Sparrow or German Sparrow to differentiate it from the native unrelated American Tree Sparrow. Although several subspecies are recognised, the appearance of this bird varies little across its extensive range.
Great Sparrow - This is a 15–16 cm long sparrow superficially like a large House Sparrow. It has a grey crown and rear neck and rufous upperparts.
Sind Jungle Sparrow - Nest at Sultanpur National Park in India.
Russet Sparrow - The Russet Sparrow , also called the Cinnamon or Cinnamon Tree Sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A chunky little seed-eating bird with a thick bill, it has a body length of 14–15 cm . Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with both sexes having a pattern similar to that of the corresponding sex of House Sparrow. Its vocalisations are sweet and musical chirps, which when strung together form a song.
Desert Sparrow - The Desert Sparrow is not afraid to come near humans and sometimes builds nests in muddy walls. The Mozabite Berbers build their homes with holes in the walls to welcome these birds, which they call "bar-rode," and if one sings all day in the house, they say this is a sign of good news. The Tuareg, who call the bird "moula-moula," also say that this bird brings good news when it comes to stay near the camp.
Swainson's Sparrow - This sparrow was named after the English ornithologist William Swainson.