Peg-billed Finch vs Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Acanthidops bairdi compared with Loxipasser anoxanthus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Peg-billed Finch | Yellow-shouldered Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthidops bairdi | Loxipasser anoxanthus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 16.4 g (0.58 oz) | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Peg-billed Finch
Least Concern
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
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. …