Cape Verde Sparrow
NameCape Verde Sparrow
Common NameCape Verde Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser iagoensis
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)12.8
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent rufous-chestnut crown and nape, contrasting with white cheeks and a distinct black bib. Their back is streaky brown, and the underparts are greyish-white. Females are generally duller, lacking the rufous crown and black bib, with a more uniformly streaky brown head and back.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of typical sparrow-like chirps and chattering calls, often described as a series of 'chip' or 'chissip' notes, used for communication and alarm.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, coastal, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands, an archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown (male), white cheeks, black bib (male), streaky brown back, endemic to Cape Verde
Description
The Cape Verde Sparrow is a small passerine bird endemic to the Cape Verde Islands. Males are distinguished by their rufous crown, white cheeks, and black bib, while females are duller. These active birds are commonly found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats across the archipelago.
