Savannah Sparrow vs American Tree Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis compared with Passerella arborea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Savannah Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
Scientific Name Passerculus sandwichensis Passerella arborea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 14.6 cm (5.7 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 21.4 g (0.75 oz) 19.0 g (0.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Savannah Sparrow only

None

American Tree Sparrow only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Savannah Sparrow

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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