Black-and-gold Tanager vs Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Bangsia melanochlamys compared with Geospizopsis plebejus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-gold Tanager | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bangsia melanochlamys | Geospizopsis plebejus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.7 cm (7.0 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 37.1 g (1.31 oz) | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-gold Tanager only
None
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-and-gold Tanager
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
About These Birds
Black-and-gold Tanager
The Black-and-gold Tanager is a vulnerable, vividly colored tanager restricted to humid montane forests in a small area of the Colombian Andes. Males have glossy black upperparts and golden-yellow underparts and face. It is threatened by severe deforestation in the Colombian Chocó region.
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.