Bachman's Sparrow
NameBachman's Sparrow
Common NameBachman's Sparrow
Scientific NamePeucaea aestivalis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-brown crown and back with streaking, plain buffy underparts, and a gray face with a dark eyeline. The tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a clear, whistled, mournful sound, often described as a long, slurred whistle followed by a trill or series of notes. Calls include a soft 'chip' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, primarily in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions, from southern Virginia to Florida and west to eastern Oklahoma and Texas.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Plain buffy underparts, Gray face with dark eyeline, Short tail, Clear, whistled song
Description
This secretive sparrow is typically found in open pine woodlands and grasslands. It is known for its beautiful, clear, whistled song and its tendency to walk or run on the ground rather than hop.
