Bachman's Sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis)

Bachman's Sparrow, a reference photo — Photo: ntitelbaum · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bachman's Sparrow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Peucaea cassinii
Peucaea botterii
Ammodramus humeralis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Passerellidae
Genus: Peucaea
Species: Peucaea aestivalis

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