Black-cheeked Ant-tanager vs Rose-bellied Bunting
Habia atrimaxillaris compared with Passerina rositae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Ant-tanager | Rose-bellied Bunting |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habia atrimaxillaris | Passerina rositae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 41.03333333333333 g (1.45 oz) | 20.0 g (0.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
Near Threatened
Rose-bellied 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.