Black-chinned Mountain-tanager vs Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Anisognathus notabilis compared with Geospizopsis plebejus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chinned Mountain-tanager | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisognathus notabilis | Geospizopsis plebejus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 56.6 g (2.00 oz) | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-chinned Mountain-tanager only
None
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chinned Mountain-tanager
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
About These Birds
Black-chinned Mountain-tanager
The Black-chinned Mountain-tanager is a large, colorful tanager of Andean cloud forests in Colombia and Ecuador, with males bearing a yellow crown, blue wings, chestnut back, and a distinctive black chin and throat. It inhabits the canopy and edges of humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch is a highland finch found in Andean grasslands and shrublands from Peru to Argentina. Weighing around 14.7g with a wingspan of about 14.8cm, it has ash-grey underparts and brown-streaked upperparts. It feeds on seeds and insects in open mountain habitats.