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American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
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The American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) is a member of the Passerellidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 17.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passerellidae New World Sparrows
- Genus Spizelloides
- Species arborea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 17.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The American Tree Sparrow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The American Tree Sparrow is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) is a member of the Passerellidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA n Canada and Alaska.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 17.8 g, with a wing length of about 7.2 cm and a tail of around 6.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the American Tree Sparrow?
The American Tree Sparrow is a small bird that weighs around 17.8 g.
Where does the American Tree Sparrow live?
The American Tree Sparrow is found across North America with a range covering NA n Canada and Alaska, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the American Tree Sparrow belong to?
The American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) belongs to the Passerellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the American Tree Sparrow eat?
The American Tree Sparrow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the American Tree Sparrow migrate?
The American Tree Sparrow is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the American Tree Sparrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the American Tree Sparrow make?
1 real field recording of the American Tree Sparrow — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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