Northern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer griseus

Other names: -

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Northern Grey-headed Sparrow
Canon 7D
Focal length 420mm
1/60 sec exposure
F6.3
ISO 400
July 2010 Fort Portal, Uganda Adult

Experiences with species

Whereas Southern Grey-headed Sparrows are common in South Africa, the villages are almost over-run with these Sparrows. Seeing a House Sparrow (uncommon in Uganda) was almost a welcome relief!