Abd al-Kuri Sparrow
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Snowfinches and Old World Sparrows

Abd al-Kuri Sparrow

Passer hemileucus

VUVulnerable Endemic to Yemen
Family
Snowfinches and Old World Sparrows (Passeridae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The Abd al-Kuri sparrow (Passer hemileucus) is a passerine bird endemic to the small island of Abd al Kuri. The sparrows are located primarily in the Socotra archipelago of the Indian Ocean, in Yemen, which is off the Horn of Africa. Their environment consists of shrubland and rocky areas with inland cliffs and mountain peaks. Though this species was originally described as a distinct species, it was considered conspecific with the Socotra sparrow.

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Range and habitat

Socotra (Abd Al Kuri).

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.