Band-tailed Seedeater vs Slaty Flowerpiercer
Catamenia analis compared with Diglossa plumbea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Seedeater | Slaty Flowerpiercer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catamenia analis | Diglossa plumbea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 13.450000000000001 g (0.47 oz) | 9.366666666666667 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Seedeater
Least Concern
Slaty Flowerpiercer
About These Birds
Band-tailed Seedeater
The Band-tailed Seedeater is a small finch of the family Thraupidae found in open grassland, scrub, and agricultural areas in the Andes and adjacent lowlands. Weighing about 13.5g with a wingspan of 13.1cm, it has a distinctive pale band across the base of its tail. It feeds primarily on grass seeds on or near the ground.