Wedge-tailed Grass-finch vs Black-cowled Saltator
Emberizoides herbicola compared with Saltator nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wedge-tailed Grass-finch | Black-cowled Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emberizoides herbicola | Saltator nigriceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 29.266666666666666 g (1.03 oz) | 69.66666666666667 g (2.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wedge-tailed Grass-finch
Least Concern
Black-cowled Saltator
About These Birds
Black-cowled Saltator
The Black-cowled Saltator is a large, robust saltator of dry forest edges and scrub in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, with a distinctive black hood contrasting with grey upperparts and white underparts. It inhabits thorn scrub, dry deciduous forests, and their edges. It feeds on large insects, seeds, and fruits, using its stout bill to crack open hard-shelled seeds.