Abert's Towhee vs American Tree Sparrow
Melozone aberti compared with Passerella arborea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abert's Towhee | American Tree Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melozone aberti | Passerella arborea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 14.4 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 46.25 g (1.63 oz) | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abert's Towhee
Least Concern
American Tree Sparrow
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.
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.