Baird's Junco vs Botteri's Sparrow
Junco bairdi compared with Peucaea botterii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baird's Junco | Botteri's Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junco bairdi | Peucaea botterii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 17.85 g (0.63 oz) | 20.775 g (0.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Baird's Junco
Least Concern
Botteri's Sparrow
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.