About the Sahel Bush Sparrow
The Sahel bush sparrow or bush petronia, is a species of bird in the family Passeridae. It is found in Africa from Mauritania to Guinea and east to Eritrea and the south-western Arabian Peninsula in its natural habitats of dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Gymnoris dentata |
| Species Codes | buspet1, SABS, SBSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sahel Bush Sparrow belong to?
The Sahel Bush Sparrow (Gymnoris dentata) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sahel Bush Sparrow?
The Sahel bush sparrow or bush petronia, is a species of bird in the family Passeridae. It is found in Africa from Mauritania to Guinea and east to Eritrea and the south-western Arabian Peninsula in its natural habitats of dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland....
Where can I report a Sahel Bush Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Sahel Bush Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buspet1, or on iNaturalist.
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