Band-tailed Sierra-finch vs Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Corydospiza alaudina compared with Loxipasser anoxanthus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Sierra-finch | Yellow-shouldered Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corydospiza alaudina | Loxipasser anoxanthus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 21.666666666666668 g (0.76 oz) | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Band-tailed Sierra-finch only
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Sierra-finch
Least Concern
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
About These Birds
Band-tailed Sierra-finch
The Band-tailed Sierra-finch is a medium-sized finch of the family Thraupidae found in open grassland and scrub in the Andes and southern South America. Weighing about 21.7g with a wingspan of 15cm, it forages on the ground for seeds and insects. It is often found in flocks outside the breeding season.