Black-chested Mountain-tanager vs Grey-hooded Sierra-finch
Cnemathraupis eximia compared with Phrygilus gayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Mountain-tanager | Grey-hooded Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnemathraupis eximia | Phrygilus gayi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 60.050000000000004 g (2.12 oz) | 27.133333333333336 g (0.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-chested Mountain-tanager only
None
Grey-hooded Sierra-finch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chested Mountain-tanager
Least Concern
Grey-hooded Sierra-finch
About These Birds
Black-chested Mountain-tanager
The Black-chested Mountain-tanager is a large, striking tanager of Andean cloud forests and paramo edges in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, with males displaying bold black, turquoise-blue, and yellow plumage with a prominent black breast band. It inhabits the canopy of humid montane forests and shrubby paramo margins at elevations from 2,000 to 3,500 meters. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.