Black-capped Hemispingus vs Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Kleinothraupis atropileus compared with Loxipasser anoxanthus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Hemispingus | Yellow-shouldered Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kleinothraupis atropileus | Loxipasser anoxanthus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 22.0 g (0.78 oz) | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Hemispingus
Least Concern
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
About These Birds
Black-capped Hemispingus
The Black-capped Hemispingus is a small tanager-like bird of Andean cloud forests, with a dark cap and white supercilium giving it a masked appearance. It ranges from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru, inhabiting humid montane forest undergrowth and shrubby areas above 2,000 meters. It feeds on insects, berries, and seeds, often in mixed-species flocks.