Maranon Sparrow vs American Tree Sparrow

Arremon nigriceps compared with Passerella arborea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Maranon Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
Scientific Name Arremon nigriceps Passerella arborea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 14.8 cm (5.8 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 26.0 g (0.92 oz) 19.0 g (0.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Maranon Sparrow only

American Tree Sparrow only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Maranon 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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