Abert's Towhee vs Red Fox-sparrow
Melozone aberti compared with Passerella iliaca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abert's Towhee | Red Fox-sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melozone aberti | Passerella iliaca |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 46.25 g (1.63 oz) | 35.25 g (1.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abert's Towhee
Least Concern
Red Fox-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.