American Tree Sparrow vs White-throated Sparrow

Passerella arborea compared with Zonotrichia albicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute American Tree Sparrow White-throated Sparrow
Scientific Name Passerella arborea Zonotrichia albicollis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.4 cm (5.7 in) 14.6 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 19.0 g (0.67 oz) 27.483333333333334 g (0.97 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 1-7
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

American Tree Sparrow only

White-throated Sparrow only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

American Tree Sparrow

Least Concern

White-throated 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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