Blackish-blue Seedeater vs Tooth-billed Tanager
Amaurospiza moesta compared with Piranga lutea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blackish-blue Seedeater | Tooth-billed Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amaurospiza moesta | Piranga lutea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 13.5 g (0.48 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blackish-blue Seedeater
Not Evaluated
Tooth-billed Tanager
About These Birds
Blackish-blue Seedeater
The Blackish-blue Seedeater is a small, dimorphic finch; males are uniform dark slaty-blue to blackish while females are warm brown with a pale bill. It inhabits bamboo thickets and dense scrub within Atlantic Forest and adjacent areas in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. It specializes in feeding on bamboo seeds but also takes other grass seeds and small insects.