Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Old World Sparrows :: Southern Gray-headed Sparrow

Southern Gray-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus

Described by: Smith (1836)
Alternate common name(s): Southern Grey-headed Sparrow, Cape Sparrow
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Kruger National Park, South Africa - Jul, 2008 © Jean-Philippe Paris  Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Jan 16, 2005 © Alan Manson  Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Jan 16, 2005 © Alan Manson  Qwantani, Sterkfontein Dam, Free State, South Africa - Jan 12, 2006 © Alan Manson 
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Range

(1) W. and s. Angola, s. Namibia, Botswana, w. Zimbabwe and South Africa (n. Cape Province).
(2) Se. Zambia (upper Luangwa Valley).
(3) E. Tanzania, Malawi and ne. Mozambique including Pemba Is. and Zanzibar Is.
(4) N. and e. Zimbabwe, s. Malawi, c. and s. Mozambique and e. South Africa (Natal).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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