Baird's Sparrow
Centronyx bairdii
The Baird's Sparrow (Centronyx bairdii) is a rare new world sparrow found in 3 countries. Baird's sparrow is a species of North American birds in the family Passerellidae of order Passeriformes.
About the Baird's Sparrow
Baird's sparrow is a species of North American birds in the family Passerellidae of order Passeriformes. It is a migratory bird native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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How to identify it
The Baird's sparrow can be identified as a small brown streaked sparrow. Their faces are a yellow-brown color featuring subtle black markings. These birds have a narrow band of brown streaks on their chests. This species can be distinguished from others by its unique broad ochre central crown stripe. Juveniles exhibit similar coloration but often have more streaking. Adult size is comparable for both males and females, no sexual dimorphism is exhibited. Adults are generally about 12 cm (5") and weigh 17–21 g (½ to ¾ oz); their wingspan is usually around 23 cm (9").
What the Baird's Sparrow sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, May, June, July, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Baird's Sparrow?
- The Baird's sparrow can be identified as a small brown streaked sparrow. Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Baird's Sparrow?
- The Baird's Sparrow occurs in 3 countries, including the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- What does a Baird's Sparrow sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Baird's Sparrow on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Baird's Sparrow?
- The Baird's Sparrow is most easily confused with the Henslow's Sparrow.
- Is the Baird's Sparrow endangered?
- The Baird's Sparrow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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