Passer euchlorus, Arabian Golden Sparrow. Native to south west Arabia and Djibouti. Found in dry thorn savanna, thornscrub and cultivated areas. Nests colonially, usually found in flocks, sometimes mixed with other bird species. Males are mostly yellow with black-and-white wings and tail. In non-breeding plumage, males have a grayer back and a rufous wash on the head. Females are much plainer: buff brown on the back and pale below, with a yellow wash. Common call is a rattling series of…
