American Tree Sparrow vs Eastern Towhee

Passerella arborea compared with Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute American Tree Sparrow Eastern Towhee
Scientific Name Passerella arborea Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 14.4 cm (5.7 in) 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 19.0 g (0.67 oz) 41.11666666666667 g (1.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

American Tree Sparrow only

Eastern Towhee only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

American Tree Sparrow

Least Concern

Eastern Towhee

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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