Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a widespread and stable species with no known major threats. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This is one of the most common species in Africa and is widespread throughout the African continent, except in dense forests. It reaches southern Europe, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula.
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