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Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

Description:

A medium-sized sparrow at 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in), it has distinctive plumage including large pale head stripes. Both sexes are mostly coloured grey, brown, and chestnut, and the male has some black and white markings

Habitat:

It inhabits semi-arid savanna, cultivated areas, and towns, and ranges from the central coast of Angola to Lesotho. Three subspecies are distinguished. Cape Sparrows are primarily granivorous, and also eat soft plant parts and insects.

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5 Comments

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 10 years ago

Thanks so much Debbie!

Debbie Stewart
Debbie Stewart 10 years ago

Very cute Jared!

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 10 years ago

New pictures added to spotting

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 11 years ago

Thanks Ash, he is a little character isn't he, love sparrows they so full of life!

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Very pretty little guy!

Jared Hersch
Spotted by
Jared Hersch

Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 24, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2013

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