Cape Sparrow
Passer melanurus
A: Gewone Mossie
Ss: serobele-hlohophatshwa
Z: undlunkulu

BIRD FAMILY
Weavers, Sparrows and Queleas

SIZE
15cm (S)

HABITAT
Usually seen near human habitation. When not breeding, flocks occur on farmlands and in cattle kraals. Tame and confiding.

SPECIES DESCRIPTION
Very common, near-endemic resident. Black-and-white head and breast pattern of male distinctive; female told from female House Sparrow by richer coloration, greyer head and black bill. Immature resembles female. Normal call is ‘chirrup’ or ‘chissik’.