Ash-breasted Sierra-finch vs Beryl-spangled Tanager
Geospizopsis plebejus compared with Tangara nigroviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch | Beryl-spangled Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geospizopsis plebejus | Tangara nigroviridis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) | 15.833333333333334 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Beryl-spangled Tanager only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Least Concern
Beryl-spangled 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.
Beryl-spangled Tanager
The Beryl-spangled Tanager is a strikingly beautiful tanager of humid Andean forests from Venezuela to Bolivia. It has deep black upperparts densely spangled with turquoise-green and blue spots, creating a jeweled appearance. It inhabits forest canopy and edges, feeding on berries, insects, and small fruits.