Black-cheeked Ant-tanager vs Indigo Bunting
Habia atrimaxillaris compared with Passerina cyanea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager | Indigo Bunting |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habia atrimaxillaris | Passerina cyanea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 41.03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) | 15.649999999999999 g (0.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager only
Indigo Bunting only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Least Concern
Indigo Bunting
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager is a Near Threatened species restricted to the Osa Peninsula and adjacent areas of southwestern Costa Rica, with males displaying a red crest, black cheeks, and a rose-red throat. It inhabits the interior of humid lowland forests, where it associates with army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants. Deforestation on the Osa Peninsula poses the main threat to this species.