Sahel Bush Sparrow

Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches 👁 189 views Updated 2026-11-01

Sahel Bush Sparrow (<em>Gymnoris dentata</em>) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (<em>Passeridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Sahel Bush Sparrow (Gymnoris dentata) is a species of Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gymnoris; binomial: Gymnoris dentata; authority: (Sundevall, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change (9.1) English name from Bush Petronia, now in Gymnoris, to reduce confusion (HBW; H&M).

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