Bachman's Sparrow
Peucaea aestivalis

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
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 16,864 times across 7 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 24°C (typically 20 to 26°C, from 5 areas).
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 2 March 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 8 June 2026 | 5 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.