Bachman’s Sparrow
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New World Sparrows

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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Last updated September 29, 2026.