Near ThreatenedSeedsForestCup nestSmall · 20 g
About the Bachman's Sparrow
Bachman's sparrow, also known as the pinewoods sparrow or oakwoods sparrow, is a small American sparrow that is endemic to the southeastern United States. This species was named in honor of Reverend John Bachman.
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What the Bachman's Sparrow sounds like
Recording: steve · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Recording: steve · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Recording: steve · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Where the Bachman's Sparrow lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see the Bachman's Sparrow
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Peak activity in April · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Stripe-headed SparrowPeucaea ruficaudaThe stripe-headed sparrow is 15 to 19.5 cm (5.9 to 7.7 in) long and weighs about 25 to 45 g (0.88 to 1.6 oz).
Botteri's SparrowPeucaea botteriiBotteri's sparrow is about 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 17 to 26 g (0.60 to 0.92 oz).
Cassin's SparrowPeucaea cassiniiThe sparrow has a long tail, gray-brown with white corners, and has dark marks on the back and sides.
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