Northern Grey-headed Sparrow

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Passer griseus

Northern Grey-headed Sparrow, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The northern grey-headed sparrow (Passer griseus), also known as the grey-headed sparrow, is a species of bird in the sparrow family Passeridae, which is resident in much of tropical Africa. It occurs in a wide range of open habitats, including open woodlands and human habitation, often occupying the same niche as the house sparrow does in Eurasia.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Grey-headed Sparrow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Passeridae
Genus
Passer
Species
Passer griseus

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