American Tree Sparrow vs Chaco Sparrow

Passerella arborea compared with Rhynchospiza strigiceps

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute American Tree Sparrow Chaco Sparrow
Scientific Name Passerella arborea Rhynchospiza strigiceps
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.4 cm (5.7 in) 13.2 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 19.0 g (0.67 oz) 21.55 g (0.76 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

American Tree Sparrow only

Chaco Sparrow only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

American Tree Sparrow

Least Concern

Chaco 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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