Dark-eyed Junco vs American Tree Sparrow

Junco hyemalis compared with Passerella arborea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Dark-eyed Junco American Tree Sparrow
Scientific Name Junco hyemalis Passerella arborea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 15.0 cm (5.9 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 20.533333333333335 g (0.72 oz) 19.0 g (0.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Dark-eyed Junco only

None

American Tree Sparrow only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Dark-eyed Junco

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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