Black-legged Dacnis vs Duida Grass-finch
Dacnis nigripes compared with Emberizoides duidae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-legged Dacnis | Duida Grass-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dacnis nigripes | Emberizoides duidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 13.375 g (0.47 oz) | 27.6 g (0.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-legged Dacnis
Data Deficient
Duida Grass-finch
About These Birds
Black-legged Dacnis
The Black-legged Dacnis is a near-threatened, small tanager with vivid turquoise plumage, a black back and eye mask, and distinctively black legs and feet. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting the canopy and edges of humid lowland and montane forest. It feeds on small insects, nectar, and berries, often foraging in mixed-species flocks.