Pileated Finch vs Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Coryphospingus pileatus compared with Geospizopsis plebejus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pileated Finch | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coryphospingus pileatus | Geospizopsis plebejus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 15.0 g (0.53 oz) | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Pileated Finch only
None
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pileated Finch
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
About These Birds
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch is a highland finch found in Andean grasslands and shrublands from Peru to Argentina. Weighing around 14.7g with a wingspan of about 14.8cm, it has ash-grey underparts and brown-streaked upperparts. It feeds on seeds and insects in open mountain habitats.