About the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow
The northern grey-headed sparrow, also known as the grey-headed sparrow, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, which is resident in much of tropical Africa. It occurs in a wide range of open habitats, including open woodlands and human habitation, often occupying the same niche as the house sparrow does in Eurasia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer griseus |
| Species Codes | gyhspa1, NGHS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow belong to?
The Northern Gray-headed Sparrow (Passer griseus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow?
The northern grey-headed sparrow, also known as the grey-headed sparrow, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, which is resident in much of tropical Africa. It occurs in a wide range of open habitats, including open woodlands and human habitation, often occupying the same niche as t...
Where can I report a Northern Gray-headed Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Gray-headed Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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