Where to see
Where to see the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow in South Africa
The yellow-throated bush sparrow (Gymnoris superciliaris), also known as the yellow-throated petronia, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae.
Gymnoris superciliaris
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Gymnoris superciliaris
Records
518
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow in South Africa?
The Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (43% of records), Mpumalanga (21% of records), Limpopo (17% of records), based on 518 iNaturalist observations. 4 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow?
The Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow?
The yellow-throated bush sparrow (Gymnoris superciliaris), also known as the yellow-throated petronia, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is found in south-central and southern Africa in its natural habitats of subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow
Every stay on the Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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