Sind Sparrow
NameSind Sparrow
Common NameSind Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser pyrrhonotus
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey crown and nape, a broad chestnut stripe from the eye to the nape, and a small black bib. The underparts are pale greyish-white. The back is streaked brown, and the wings have two white bars. Females are duller, resembling a female House Sparrow but with a paler supercilium and unstreaked underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a typical sparrow-like 'chirp' or 'cheep', often given in a series. The song is a simple, repetitive series of chirps.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Indus Valley in Pakistan, extending into parts of adjacent India (Rajasthan, Gujarat). It is typically found along rivers, canals, and in cultivated areas with reeds or tall grasses.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut crown and nape (male), Grey head with black bib (male), Pale greyish-white underparts, Found near water in the Indus Valley, Smaller and more slender than House Sparrow
Description
The Sind Sparrow is a small, stocky sparrow found in the Indus Valley. Males are distinctive with a chestnut crown and nape, a grey head, and a black bib. They are typically found near water bodies and cultivated areas.
