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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Peucaea aestivalis |
| Species Codes | bacspa, BACS, BASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bachman's Sparrow belong to?
The Bachman's Sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Bachman's Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Bachman's Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bacspa, or on iNaturalist.
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