Black-masked Finch vs Red-crested Finch
Coryphaspiza melanotis compared with Coryphospingus cucullatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-masked Finch | Red-crested Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coryphaspiza melanotis | Coryphospingus cucullatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 15.7 g (0.55 oz) | 14.5 g (0.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-masked Finch
Least Concern
Red-crested Finch
About These Birds
Black-masked Finch
The Black-masked Finch is a vulnerable, small grassland finch with a gray body, black facial mask, chestnut wings, and a white supercilium. It inhabits native cerrado grasslands and campo sujo scrub of Brazil and adjacent Bolivia and Paraguay, requiring native grass cover that is rapidly being lost to agriculture. It feeds on grass seeds found in sparse, open grassland, foraging close to the ground.