Parrot-billed Sparrow
Passer gongonensis
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The parrot-billed sparrow, an east African endemic, is the largest of the gray-headed sparrows (16 cm) and has a large conical bill and a uniformly gray throat and breast. These photos were taken in Amboseli, Samburu, and Mkomazi. The left 2nd and 4th rowmphotos are courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst; click the left lower photo to see 7 enlargements including a juvenile.
 
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Karine Van der Vurst, Per Holmen, Stuart Webb, Isaac Kilusu

Last Update this page: 4-10-26