Bell's Sparrow vs American Tree Sparrow
Artemisiospiza belli compared with Passerella arborea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bell's Sparrow | American Tree Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Artemisiospiza belli | Passerella arborea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 14.4 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 16.266666666666666 g (0.57 oz) | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bell's Sparrow only
American Tree Sparrow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bell's Sparrow
Least Concern
American Tree Sparrow
About These Birds
Bell's Sparrow
Bell's Sparrow is a small sparrow of sagebrush scrub and chaparral habitats in western North America, ranging from California to Baja California. It has brown-streaked upperparts, a whitish underside, and a dark malar stripe giving a distinctive facial pattern. It forages on the ground and in low shrubs for seeds and insects.
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.