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ForestCavity nestSmall · 18 g
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It has a finer bill than typical sparrows of the genus Passer and unlike them has no streaks on the plumage. The white double wing bar on the shoulder is diagnostic on the otherwise dull grey-brown sparrow. Males have a chestnut shoulder patch which can sometimes be hard to see. They also have a pale yellow spot on the throat in fresh plumage. Females are duller and lack the chestnut shoulder patch. The yellow spot is much reduced or lacking in females. This species is tree-loving although sometimes seen on wires and on the ground, where it has a hopping gait.
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When to see the Yellow-throated Sparrow
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Yellow-throated Sparrow
The map shades 12 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in Egypt.
About the Yellow-throated Sparrow
The yellow-throated sparrow or chestnut-shouldered petronia is a species of sparrow found in southern Asia. It is a species mostly of the dry savannah. They forage on the ground for grain and for berries in bushes. They are often seen perched atop bare branches on trees while calling.
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Easily confused with
Yellow-throated Bush SparrowGymnoris superciliarisThe yellow-throated bush sparrow, also known as the yellow-throated petronia, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae.
Yellow-spotted Bush SparrowGymnoris pyrgitaThe yellow-spotted bush sparrow or yellow-spotted petronia is a species of bird in the sparrow family, Passeridae.
Sahel Bush SparrowGymnoris dentataThe Sahel bush sparrow is a small bird with a large, conical beak and a short tail.
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