Gymnoris xanthocollis

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Gymnoris xanthocollis, commonly known as the yellow-throated sparrow or chestnut-shouldered petronia, is a small passerine bird found mainly in South Asia, recognized for its yellow throat patch and association with open woodland and human settlements.

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instanceOf bird
passerine
species
associationWithHumans often found near villages and towns
averageLength about 13 cm
binomialName Gymnoris xanthocollis NERFINISHED
bodySize small
breedingSeason mainly during summer monsoon
breedingSystem monogamous
class Aves NERFINISHED
clutchSize 3–5 eggs
commonName chestnut-shouldered petronia NERFINISHED
yellow-throated petronia NERFINISHED
yellow-throated sparrow NERFINISHED
describedBy Edward Blyth NERFINISHED
diet grain
insects
seeds
eggColor whitish with speckles
family Passeridae NERFINISHED
foragingStratum ground
low vegetation
foundInCountry Bangladesh NERFINISHED
India NERFINISHED
Nepal NERFINISHED
Pakistan NERFINISHED
Sri Lanka NERFINISHED
genus Gymnoris NERFINISHED
habitat cultivated areas
gardens
groves
human settlements
open woodland
scrub
IUCNStatus Least Concern
IUCNStatusSystem IUCN 3.1
kingdom Animalia
migratoryStatus partly migratory
nativeRange Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED
South Asia NERFINISHED
nestSite building crevices
tree holes
nestType cavity nester
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
plumageFeature chestnut shoulder patch in males
pale underparts
streaked brown upperparts
yellow throat patch
primaryActivityPeriod diurnal
roostingBehavior communal roosting
scientificName Gymnoris xanthocollis NERFINISHED
sexualDimorphism present
socialBehavior gregarious
taxonRank species
vocalization simple chirping calls
yearDescribed 1845

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Passeridae notableSpecies Gymnoris xanthocollis