Sudan Golden Sparrow
NameSudan Golden Sparrow
Common NameSudan Golden Sparrow
Scientific NamePasser luteus
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMales display a bright golden-yellow head, underparts, and rump, contrasting with a chestnut-brown mantle and wings. The wings often show two faint white bars. The bill is conical and pale pinkish. Females are much duller, with sandy-brown upperparts and pale yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of typical sparrow-like chirps and chattering notes, often delivered in a lively and somewhat higher-pitched manner.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Sahel belt of Africa, from Mauritania and Senegal in the west, eastwards through Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethiopia.
Identifying FeaturesBright golden-yellow plumage (male), Chestnut-brown wings and back (male), Pale pinkish conical bill, Small size, Social behavior in arid habitats
Description
This small, striking sparrow is characterized by the male's vibrant golden-yellow plumage and chestnut wings. It is a social bird, often found foraging in arid and semi-arid environments across the Sahel region of Africa.
