Golden-winged Sparrow vs Bachman's Sparrow

Arremon schlegeli compared with Peucaea aestivalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Golden-winged Sparrow Bachman's Sparrow
Scientific Name Arremon schlegeli Peucaea aestivalis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 14.3 cm (5.6 in) 11.8 cm (4.6 in)
Weight 27.425 g (0.97 oz) 19.139999999999997 g (0.68 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Golden-winged Sparrow only

Bachman's Sparrow only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Golden-winged Sparrow

Near Threatened

Bachman's Sparrow

About These Birds

Bachman's Sparrow

The Bachman's Sparrow is a Near Threatened sparrow found in open pine forests and grassland habitats of the southeastern United States, weighing about 19.1g with a wingspan of 11.8cm. It is a secretive ground-dwelling bird that sings from exposed perches and feeds on seeds and insects. Habitat loss due to fire suppression and logging has reduced its range substantially.

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