Abert's Towhee vs Golden-crowned Sparrow
Melozone aberti compared with Zonotrichia atricapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abert's Towhee | Golden-crowned Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melozone aberti | Zonotrichia atricapilla |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Passerellidae | Passerellidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 46.25 g (1.63 oz) | 31.9 g (1.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Abert's Towhee only
Golden-crowned Sparrow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abert's Towhee
Least Concern
Golden-crowned 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.