Band-tailed Seedeater vs Beryl-spangled Tanager
Catamenia analis compared with Tangara nigroviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Seedeater | Beryl-spangled Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catamenia analis | Tangara nigroviridis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 13.450000000000001 g (0.47 oz) | 15.833333333333334 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Seedeater
Least Concern
Beryl-spangled Tanager
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.
Beryl-spangled Tanager
The Beryl-spangled Tanager is a strikingly beautiful tanager of humid Andean forests from Venezuela to Bolivia. It has deep black upperparts densely spangled with turquoise-green and blue spots, creating a jeweled appearance. It inhabits forest canopy and edges, feeding on berries, insects, and small fruits.