Sahel Bush Sparrow
NameSahel Bush Sparrow
Common NameSahel Bush Sparrow
Scientific NameGymnoris dentata
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, streaked with darker brown on the mantle. Underparts are pale greyish-white, with a distinctive yellowish wash on the throat and sides of the neck. The head features a greyish-brown crown, a dark eye-stripe, and a prominent pale supercilium. Wings are brown with paler feather edges, forming faint wing bars.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of soft, chirping notes, often described as a 'chick-chick-chick' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Sahel region of Africa, extending from Mauritania and Senegal in the west, eastwards through countries like Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and into Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Identifying Featurespale supercilium, yellowish throat patch, dull brown upperparts, greyish-white underparts, stout conical bill
Description
The Sahel Bush Sparrow is a small, rather plain sparrow characterized by its dull brown upperparts and pale underparts. It typically forages on the ground or perches on branches in dry, open habitats across the Sahel region of Africa.
