American Tree Sparrow vs Black-chinned Sparrow
Passerella arborea compared with Spizella atrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Tree Sparrow | Black-chinned Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Passerella arborea | Spizella atrogularis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm (5.7 in) | 12.1 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) | 11.583333333333334 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Tree Sparrow
Least Concern
Black-chinned 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.
Black-chinned Sparrow
The Black-chinned Sparrow is a slender, grey-and-pink sparrow of arid shrubby hillsides in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with males displaying a black chin and lores in breeding plumage. It inhabits chaparral, manzanita scrub, and sage-covered slopes in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and south through western Mexico. It feeds on seeds and insects.