About the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow
The yellow-throated bush sparrow, also known as the yellow-throated petronia, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in south-central and southern Africa in its natural habitats of subtropical or tropical dry forests, 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 superciliaris |
| Species Codes | yetpet1, YTBS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow belong to?
The Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow (Gymnoris superciliaris) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow?
The yellow-throated bush sparrow, also known as the yellow-throated petronia, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in south-central and southern Africa in its natural habitats of subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland...
Where can I report a Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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