LeConte's Sparrow vs Antioquia Brushfinch

Ammospiza leconteii compared with Atlapetes blancae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute LeConte's Sparrow Antioquia Brushfinch
Scientific Name Ammospiza leconteii Atlapetes blancae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Passerellidae Passerellidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 10.6 cm (4.2 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 13.566666666666668 g (0.48 oz) 27.865000000000002 g (0.98 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-5 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

LeConte's Sparrow only

Antioquia Brushfinch only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

LeConte's Sparrow

Critically Endangered

Antioquia Brushfinch

About These Birds

Antioquia Brushfinch

The Antioquia Brushfinch is a critically endangered sparrow-like bird from Colombia, weighing around 28 grams with a wingspan near 14 cm. Known from only a single location in Antioquia department, it faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss and its extremely limited range. It is among the rarest birds in South America.

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