Description
This original wildlife photograph features a female Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis), also known as the Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, photographed in Gujarat, India.
The Yellow-throated Sparrow is a small passerine bird belonging to the Passeridae family. It is found across much of the Indian subcontinent and is particularly associated with open woodland, scrub, cultivated landscapes and areas around human habitation.
Female Yellow-throated Sparrow
The female Yellow-throated Sparrow has a more subdued appearance than the male. One of the characteristic features of the species is the chestnut colouring around the shoulder area, while the yellow throat marking is much less prominent or absent in the female.
This makes the female particularly interesting for bird identification, wildlife education and natural-history photography.
Yellow-throated Sparrow in Gujarat
The State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment lists the Yellow-throated Sparrow as a resident species in Gujarat. The species has a global conservation status of Least Concern (LC) and is listed under Schedule II of India’s wildlife protection framework.
The species is associated with woodland and plantation-type habitats as well as open landscapes. Gujarat’s combination of agricultural areas, scrub, scattered trees and open woodland provides suitable habitat for this adaptable sparrow.
Product Details
- Common Name: Yellow-throated Sparrow
- Alternative Common Name: Chestnut-shouldered Petronia
- Scientific Name: Gymnoris xanthocollis
- Bird Group: Sparrow / Passerine
- Family: Passeridae
- Sex: Female
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Resident
- Habitat: Open woodland, light deciduous forest, scrubland, villages, cultivated areas and agricultural landscapes
- Diet: Seeds, grains, berries, nectar and insects
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Habitat and Diet
Yellow-throated Sparrows are commonly associated with open lightly wooded country, scrub and cultivated areas. They can also occur around villages and human-modified landscapes.
Their diet includes a variety of natural food resources such as grass seeds, grains, berries, nectar and insects.
Original Gujarat Bird Photograph
This photograph is an original wildlife image captured in Gujarat, India by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The photograph can be suitable for:
- Bird identification and educational material
- Wildlife and nature photography collections
- Bird books and field guides
- Nature magazines and editorial publications
- Calendars and wall displays
- Websites and digital media
- Conservation and biodiversity presentations
- Wildlife exhibitions
- Research and educational projects
- Commercial creative projects
Photography Licensing
This Yellow-throated Sparrow photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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