Ultramarine Grosbeak vs Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Cyanoloxia brissonii compared with Habia atrimaxillaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ultramarine Grosbeak | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoloxia brissonii | Habia atrimaxillaris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 41.03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ultramarine Grosbeak only
None
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ultramarine Grosbeak
Near Threatened
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager is a Near Threatened species restricted to the Osa Peninsula and adjacent areas of southwestern Costa Rica, with males displaying a red crest, black cheeks, and a rose-red throat. It inhabits the interior of humid lowland forests, where it associates with army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants. Deforestation on the Osa Peninsula poses the main threat to this species.