Black-legged Dacnis vs Pale-throated Pampa-finch
Dacnis nigripes compared with Embernagra longicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-legged Dacnis | Pale-throated Pampa-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dacnis nigripes | Embernagra longicauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 13.375 g (0.47 oz) | 42.15 g (1.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-legged Dacnis
Least Concern
Pale-throated Pampa-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.