Grasshopper Sparrow vs American Tree Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum compared with Passerella arborea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Grasshopper Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
Scientific Name Ammodramus savannarum Passerella arborea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 18.566666666666666 g (0.65 oz) 19.0 g (0.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 4-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Grasshopper Sparrow only

None

American Tree Sparrow only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Grasshopper Sparrow

Least Concern

American Tree Sparrow

About These Birds

American Tree Sparrow

The American Tree Sparrow is a compact passerellid weighing 19 g with a 14.4 cm wingspan, breeding in shrubby Arctic tundra and wintering in open fields and weedy areas across North America. It is identified by its rufous cap and distinctive central breast spot.

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