Black-eared Seedeater vs African Chaffinch
Crithagra mennelli compared with Fringilla spodiogenys
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-eared Seedeater | African Chaffinch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crithagra mennelli | Fringilla spodiogenys |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 15.333333333333334 g (0.54 oz) | 22.7025 g (0.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-eared Seedeater only
African Chaffinch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-eared Seedeater
Not Evaluated
African Chaffinch
About These Birds
Black-eared Seedeater
The Black-eared Seedeater is a small, streaky finch with a distinctive black ear patch contrasting against its pale buff-white face and underparts. It is found in miombo woodland and adjacent open scrublands of central and southern Africa, ranging from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zimbabwe. It feeds predominantly on grass seeds, often foraging in small flocks on or near the ground.
African Chaffinch
The African Chaffinch weighs about 23g and is found in North Africa and the Canary Islands. It inhabits woodland and scrub, foraging for seeds and insects on the ground and in trees.