Wildlifeof China
Petronia petronia
Finches, Sparrows & Buntings
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Petronia petronia
Basic stats
Habitat
Barren rocky hills
Range
Madeira and the Canary Islands east through southern Europe and south-west and central Asia to Mongolia and the north and west of China
The rock sparrow or rock petronia (Petronia petronia) is the only species in its genus, breeding on barren rocky hills from Madeira and the Canary Islands east through southern Europe and south-west and central Asia to Mongolia and the north and west of China. It is resident in the west of its range, but some Asian birds migrate to more southerly areas or move to lower altitude in winter. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Petronia petronia live in?
- Barren rocky hills
- Where is the Petronia petronia found?
- Madeira and the Canary Islands east through southern Europe and south-west and central Asia to Mongolia and the north and west of China