Parrot-billed Sparrow
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| Passer gongonensis (Oustalet, 1890) |
The Parrot-billed Sparrow (Passer gongonensis) is found in the arid lowlands of east central Africa. At 18 cm and 42 grams, it is largest of the Passeridae.
It is often considered a type of Grey-headed Sparrow.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Passer gongonensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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