Ash-breasted Sierra-finch vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Geospizopsis plebejus compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geospizopsis plebejus | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Azure-rumped Tanager only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Vulnerable
Azure-rumped Tanager
About These Birds
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
The Ash-breasted Sierra-finch is a highland finch found in Andean grasslands and shrublands from Peru to Argentina. Weighing around 14.7g with a wingspan of about 14.8cm, it has ash-grey underparts and brown-streaked upperparts. It feeds on seeds and insects in open mountain habitats.
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.