Shelley's Rufous Sparrow

Passer shelleyi

Shelley's Rufous Sparrow is a small passerine bird found in eastern Africa. It has a rufous crown, nape, and upperparts, with a grayish-white underbelly. The male has a black throat patch and a white supercilium, while the female lacks the black throat patch. This species is often found in savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands, where it forages for seeds and insects on the ground. It is known for its distinctive call, a series of musical chirps. The conservation status of Shelley's Rufous Sparrow is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, open woodlands