Ash-breasted Sierra-finch vs Black-backed Tanager
Geospizopsis plebejus compared with Tangara peruviana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-breasted Sierra-finch | Black-backed Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geospizopsis plebejus | Tangara peruviana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 14.666666666666666 g (0.52 oz) | 22.0 g (0.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch only
Black-backed Tanager only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Sierra-finch
Vulnerable
Black-backed 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.
Black-backed Tanager
The Black-backed Tanager is a vulnerable, attractive tanager found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, particularly in coastal forest remnants. Males have a silvery-blue body with a jet-black back and bright rufous head. It is threatened by the severe fragmentation of the Atlantic Forest biome.