Yellow-throated Sparrow
NameYellow-throated Sparrow
Common NameYellow-throated Sparrow
Scientific NameGymnoris xanthocollis
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, brown back with darker streaks, and a prominent bright yellow patch on the throat. Underparts are pale greyish-white. Wings are brown with two distinct white bars. Females are duller with a less prominent or absent yellow throat patch.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, chirping notes, often described as a 'cheep-cheep-cheep' or a more musical, warbling song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, extending into parts of Southeast Asia, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Identifying Featuresyellow throat patch, grey head, white wing bars, small size
Description
This small sparrow is characterized by its distinctive yellow throat patch, grey head, and brown back. It is often found foraging for seeds and insects in dry, open woodlands and cultivated areas, typically seen in pairs or small flocks.
