Golden-winged Sparrow vs Baird's Junco
Arremon schlegeli compared with Junco bairdi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-winged Sparrow | Baird's Junco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arremon schlegeli | Junco bairdi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 27.425 g (0.97 oz) | 17.85 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden-winged Sparrow
Near Threatened
Baird's Junco
About These Birds
Baird's Junco
The Baird's Junco is a Near Threatened junco endemic to the mountains of the Sierra de la Laguna in Baja California Sur, Mexico, weighing about 17.85g with a wingspan of 15.5cm. It inhabits pine-oak forest at high elevations and feeds on seeds and insects on or near the ground. Its very restricted range makes it vulnerable to climate change.