Nelson's Sparrow vs Abert's Towhee
Ammospiza nelsoni compared with Melozone aberti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nelson's Sparrow | Abert's Towhee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ammospiza nelsoni | Melozone aberti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm (4.4 in) | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 14.475000000000001 g (0.51 oz) | 46.25 g (1.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Nelson's Sparrow only
Abert's Towhee only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Nelson's Sparrow
Least Concern
Abert's Towhee
About These Birds
Abert's Towhee
Abert's Towhee is a robust sparrow of the Sonoran Desert weighing about 46g. It forages in riparian thickets and desert scrub, scratching leaf litter energetically with both feet.