Yellow-spotted Petronia
Gymnoris pyrgita
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPasseridae (Old World Sparrows)
- GenusGymnoris (Bush Sparrows)
- SpeciesGymnoris pyrgita (Yellow-spotted Petronia)
About the Yellow-spotted Petronia
The yellow-spotted bush sparrow or yellow-spotted petronia (Gymnoris pyrgita) is a species of bird in the sparrow family, Passeridae. It is common throughout the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-spotted Petronia 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 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 6 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 10 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 13 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 14 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 15 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 16 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-spotted Petronia in Nairobi National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-spotted Petronia sighting in Nairobi National Park, based on 119 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-spotted Petronia in Nairobi National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-spotted Petronia in Nairobi National Park in our monthly data.