Band-tailed Sierra-finch vs Azure-shouldered Tanager
Corydospiza alaudina compared with Tangara cyanoptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Sierra-finch | Azure-shouldered Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corydospiza alaudina | Tangara cyanoptera |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 21.666666666666668 g (0.76 oz) | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Band-tailed Sierra-finch only
Azure-shouldered Tanager only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Sierra-finch
Least Concern
Azure-shouldered 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-shouldered Tanager
The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a tanager endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, weighing about 43g with a wingspan of 19.2cm. It has green plumage with striking azure-blue shoulder patches and forages in the forest canopy and edges. It feeds on fruit, nectar, and insects, often in mixed-species flocks.