Bay-chested Warbling-finch vs Masked Saltator
Castanozoster thoracicus compared with Saltator cinctus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay-chested Warbling-finch | Masked Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castanozoster thoracicus | Saltator cinctus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 11.9 g (0.42 oz) | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay-chested Warbling-finch
Least Concern
Masked Saltator
About These Birds
Bay-chested Warbling-finch
The Bay-chested Warbling-finch is a small finch of high Andean grasslands and shrubby slopes in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It has a rich chestnut breast band contrasting with grey and white underparts. It feeds on seeds and small insects, often seen in pairs or small flocks in open puna habitats.