Species profile
Northern Grey-headed Sparrow
Passer griseus
Quick answer
The Northern Grey-headed Sparrow, a Sahelian species, is increasingly being noted and is a potential breeder in the Timiaouine region. The first recorded observation in Algeria was in the town of Timiaouine, located in the far south of the country, on October 16 th, 2022. The second locality was within the Tawendart region (Boulaouad et al., 2023).
- Scientific name
- Passer griseus
- Family
- Passeridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Genus
- Passer
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording Northern Grey-headed Sparrow in your journal
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Related species in Passeridae
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- Austrartamus melanops (Austrartamus melanops)
- Black-capped Social-Weaver (Pseudonigrita cabanisi)
- Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus)
- Chestnut Sparrow (Passer eminibey)