Seaside Sparrow vs American Tree Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima compared with Passerella arborea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Seaside Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
Scientific Name Ammospiza maritima Passerella arborea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 12.1 cm (4.8 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 24.225 g (0.85 oz) 19.0 g (0.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 4-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Seaside Sparrow only

American Tree Sparrow only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Seaside 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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