About the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow
The Southern Gray-headed Sparrow (Passer diffusus) is a species of bird in the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sghspa2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer diffusus |
| Species Codes | sghspa2, SGHS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow belong to?
The Southern Gray-headed Sparrow (Passer diffusus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow?
The Southern Gray-headed Sparrow is a member of the Old World Sparrows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Southern Gray-headed Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Gray-headed Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sghspa2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Sparrows 43 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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