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Baird's Sparrow
Passerculus bairdii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.1 cm
Weight
17.916666666666668 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Baird's Sparrow is a small sparrow that breeds on the northern Great Plains of North America and winters in the southwestern United States and Mexico, weighing about 17.9g with a wingspan of 13.1cm. It inhabits native grasslands and feeds on seeds and insects. Grassland loss on both breeding and wintering grounds has reduced its populations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Weight | 17.916666666666668 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8-11 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Passerculus |
| Species | Passerculus bairdii |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baird's Sparrow endangered?
The Baird's Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Baird's Sparrow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8-11 days.
How big is the Baird's Sparrow?
The Baird's Sparrow has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 17.916666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Baird's Sparrow belong to?
The Baird's Sparrow (Passerculus bairdii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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