Black-legged Dacnis vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Dacnis nigripes compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-legged Dacnis | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dacnis nigripes | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 13.375 g (0.47 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-legged Dacnis
Azure-rumped Tanager
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.
Azure-rumped Tanager
The Azure-rumped Tanager is a Vulnerable tanager found in humid forests of Guatemala and southern Mexico, weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 17.5cm. It has pale blue-and-white plumage with an azure rump and is restricted to a small and fragmented range. Habitat loss in its cloud forest home poses a significant threat to this species.