Parrot-billed Sparrow
Passer gongonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusPasser (True Sparrows)
- SpeciesPasser gongonensis (Parrot-billed Sparrow)
About the Parrot-billed Sparrow
The parrot-billed sparrow (Passer gongonensis) is found in the arid lowlands of eastern Africa. At 18 centimetres (7.1 in) and 42 grams (1.5 oz), it is the largest of the sparrows of the family Passeridae. It is often considered a subspecies of the grey-headed sparrow.
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Recent sightings of Parrot-billed Sparrow in Nairobi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 10 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 13 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 14 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Parrot-billed Sparrow in Nairobi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parrot-billed Sparrow sighting in Nairobi National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Parrot-billed Sparrow in Nairobi National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Parrot-billed Sparrow in Nairobi National Park in our monthly data.