Saxaul Sparrow
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Passer ammodendri Gould, 1872 |
The Saxaul Sparrow (Passer ammodendri) is a sparrow found in southern Russia, Turkestan, Mongolia and China. Its name is derived from the birds' close association with saxaul forests.
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- BirdLife International (2004). Passer ammodendri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern