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House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Description:

This male house sparrow was spotted on the small coral island of Chumbe, just off Zanzibar and the Tanzanian coast. House sparrows are introduced to Africa, and are mostly found in the Southern part of the continent.

Habitat:

Quite common on Chumbe Island around the few built and inhabited areas. Spotted here in open bush close to the beach.

Notes:

Chumbe Island is a coral nature reserve developed since 1991. Find out more about Chumbe Island at http://www.chumbeisland.com

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DanielePralong
Spotted by
DanielePralong

Zanzibar City, Unguja Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania

Spotted on Nov 19, 2011
Submitted on Dec 10, 2011

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