Bachman's Sparrow lives in open pine woods and grasslands in the southeastern United States. It searches the ground for grass seeds and insects and has reddish streaks on its back.
It has reddish streaks on the back and a plain or buff-colored breast. Its large, mostly dark bill and thin dark line behind the eye are also identifying features. The sexes are similar.
It uses open pine or hardwood woods with abundant grasses and feeds on the ground, taking grass seeds and arthropods. Records also include young clearcuts and open rights-of-way.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.