Sudan Golden Sparrow
Sudan Golden Sparrow
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The Sudan Golden Sparrow is a striking sparrow species found in the Sahel region of Africa, famous for the brilliant golden-yellow plumage of the male. It is a highly social bird.
Where to spot
Sahel belt of Africa, from Mauritania east to Sudan and Eritrea. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, acacia woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for the male's unmistakable golden-yellow plumage. They are often found in large, noisy flocks, especially at waterholes or feeding on grain fields. Very conspicuous.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but highly nomadic, following rainfall and food availability. Breeding season (often after rains) is when males are most colourful.
Where to spot
Sahel belt of Africa, from Mauritania east to Sudan and Eritrea. Inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, acacia woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for the male's unmistakable golden-yellow plumage. They are often found in large, noisy flocks, especially at waterholes or feeding on grain fields. Very conspicuous.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but highly nomadic, following rainfall and food availability. Breeding season (often after rains) is when males are most colourful.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Males are incredibly vibrant during the breeding season, turning a bright, almost luminous golden-yellow, contrasting sharply with their chestnut wings.
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