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SPECIES PROFILE
Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)
Gymnoris
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent Middle East
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Grasslands scrub dry woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Passeridae
GENUS
Gymnoris
📋 Description
SIZE
12-14 cm long 15-20 g
COLORATION
Brown with yellow throat streaked underparts
ADAPTATIONS
Strong legs for ground foraging perches low
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Grasslands scrub dry woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent Middle East
REPRODUCTION
Lays 3-4 eggs in tree nests incubated 12-14 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds insects small invertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss agricultural intensification
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Yellow-throated Hoppers: Yellow-throated Sparrows forage with 18-gram bodies eating 6 grams of seeds daily in Rajasthan's scrub. Their yellow throats are bright.
2
Dryland Nesters: These sparrows cover 2000 sq km in Gujarat's grasslands nesting in thorny bushes. Pesticides threaten their food.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Jorbeer Conservation Reserve in Rajasthan
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Dry scrub ensures visibility for spotting sparrows
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch yellow-throated sparrows hopping on ground or low perches
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