Bachman's sparrow

Peucaea aestivalis

Bachman's sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis), also known as the pinewoods sparrow or oakwoods sparrow, is a small American sparrow that is endemic to the southeastern United States.

Family: Emberizidae Order: passerines Conservation: Near Threatened

About the Bachman's sparrow

Bachman's sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis), 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. Adults have rufous brown upperparts and crown with gray and black streaking on the nape, back and primaries. The face is gray with a rufous brown eyestripe. It has a buff colored breast and whitish belly. These are mid-sized New World sparrows, measuring 12.2–16.2 cm (4.8–6.4 in) and weighing 18.4–23 g (0.65–0.81 oz). Their breeding habitat is open pine forests. The domed nest is usually built on the ground near a clump of grass or a bush. Females lay three to five eggs. Bachman's sparrow is primarily a non-migratory resident, but it may retreat from some of t

Fun Facts About Bachman's sparrow

This bird is considered near threatened by the IUCN, with habitat loss one of the major factors often cited in its decline.
These are mid-sized New World sparrows, measuring 12.2–16.2 cm (4.8–6.4 in) and weighing 18.4–23 g (0.65–0.81 oz).
Their breeding habitat is open pine forests.
The primary song begins as a clear whistle, followed by a short trill.
The domed nest is usually built on the ground near a clump of grass or a bush.

Conservation Status

The Bachman's sparrow is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Emberizidae
Genus	Peucaea
Species	Peucaea aestivalis

Range & Habitat