Sudan Golden Sparrow

Passer luteus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

11 gWeight

The Sudan golden sparrow (Passer luteus) is a small species of bird in the sparrow family found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Senegal, France, Mauritania

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sudan Golden Sparrow has been recorded at 44 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Ngor – Hotel Le CalaoSenegal194 records
PN des Oiseaux du DjoudjSenegal169 records
Bango – Djeuss et berges jusqu'à SanarSenegal156 records

More places

RN TechnopoleSenegal103 records
Richard Toll – zone aéroportSenegal85 records
Les Trois Marigots – Digue de TillaSenegal37 records
Les Trois Marigots – Brousses de ToddéSenegal30 records
PN du Djoudj – Station biologique et environsSenegal29 records
Ile de SeinFrance29 records
Plaine de (dé)crue du fleuve SénégalSenegal28 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Senegal France Mauritania Niger Sudan Western Sahara Gibraltar Gambia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Sudan golden sparrow (Passer luteus) is a small species of bird in the sparrow family found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a famous cage bird, and in aviculture, it is known as the golden song sparrow. The Arabian golden sparrow and this species are sometimes considered one species, as the "golden sparrow".

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Questions

How big is the Sudan Golden Sparrow?

The Sudan Golden Sparrow weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Sudan Golden Sparrow live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Sahel zone in arid scrub and cereal fields: southern Mauritania and northern Senegal east to eastern Sudan, northern Eritrea and far northern Ethiopia. It is most often recorded in Senegal, France and Mauritania.

When is the best time to see the Sudan Golden Sparrow?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Sudan Golden Sparrow endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sudan Golden Sparrow as Least Concern.

What does the Sudan Golden Sparrow eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Sudan Golden Sparrow in?

It belongs to the family Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 11 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Seeds
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 63 mm
Tail: 50 mm
Bill: 11 mm
Tarsus: 16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Sahel zone in arid scrub and cereal fields: southern Mauritania and northern Senegal east to eastern Sudan, northern Eritrea and far northern Ethiopia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2