Lincoln's Sparrow vs Abert's Towhee
Melospiza lincolnii compared with Melozone aberti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lincoln's Sparrow | Abert's Towhee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melospiza lincolnii | Melozone aberti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 18.866666666666667 g (0.67 oz) | 46.25 g (1.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lincoln's Sparrow
Least Concern
Abert's Towhee
About These Birds
Abert's Towhee
Abert's Towhee is a robust sparrow of the Sonoran Desert weighing about 46g. It forages in riparian thickets and desert scrub, scratching leaf litter energetically with both feet.