About the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow
The Northern Gray-headed Sparrow (Passer griseus) is a species of bird in the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 43 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code gyhspa1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer griseus |
| Species Codes | gyhspa1, NGHS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow belong to?
The Northern Gray-headed Sparrow (Passer griseus) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Gray-headed Sparrow?
The Northern Gray-headed Sparrow is a member of the Old World Sparrows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Northern Gray-headed Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Gray-headed Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhspa1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Sparrows 43 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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