Band-tailed Sierra-finch vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Corydospiza alaudina compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Sierra-finch | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corydospiza alaudina | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 21.666666666666668 g (0.76 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Sierra-finch
Vulnerable
Azure-rumped Tanager
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.
Azure-rumped Tanager
The Azure-rumped Tanager is a Vulnerable tanager found in humid forests of Guatemala and southern Mexico, weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 17.5cm. It has pale blue-and-white plumage with an azure rump and is restricted to a small and fragmented range. Habitat loss in its cloud forest home poses a significant threat to this species.