Bachman’s Sparrow
Peucaea aestivalis
NTNear Threatened Endemic to United States
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bachman's sparrow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
