Red-and-black Grosbeak vs Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Caryothraustes erythromelas compared with Habia atrimaxillaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-and-black Grosbeak | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caryothraustes erythromelas | Habia atrimaxillaris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) | 41.03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-and-black Grosbeak
Near Threatened
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager is a Near Threatened species restricted to the Osa Peninsula and adjacent areas of southwestern Costa Rica, with males displaying a red crest, black cheeks, and a rose-red throat. It inhabits the interior of humid lowland forests, where it associates with army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants. Deforestation on the Osa Peninsula poses the main threat to this species.