Black-masked Finch vs Patagonian Sierra-finch
Coryphaspiza melanotis compared with Phrygilus patagonicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-masked Finch | Patagonian Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coryphaspiza melanotis | Phrygilus patagonicus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 15.7 g (0.55 oz) | 23.25 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-masked Finch
Least Concern
Patagonian Sierra-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.