Peg-billed Finch vs Lesser Grass-finch
Acanthidops bairdi compared with Emberizoides ypiranganus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Peg-billed Finch | Lesser Grass-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthidops bairdi | Emberizoides ypiranganus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 16.4 g (0.58 oz) | 20.4 g (0.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Peg-billed Finch
Least Concern
Lesser Grass-finch
About These Birds
Peg-billed Finch
The Peg-billed Finch (<em>Acanthidops bairdi</em>) is a passerine bird in the family Thraupidae (Tanagers). Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is typically associated with forest and grassland habitats, often occurring at higher elevations within its restricted range in Central America. It constructs a cup nest (CP type) and typically lays 4 eggs per clutch; incubation lasts approximately 12–14 days. The Peg-billed Finch is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. …