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Passeridae - Old World Sparrows, Snow Finches

There are 49 bird species in this family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. A few species, like the house sparrow, have been introduced around the world.


 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Passeridae