Yellow-shouldered Grassquit vs Black-hooded Sierra-finch
Loxipasser anoxanthus compared with Phrygilus atriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Grassquit | Black-hooded Sierra-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxipasser anoxanthus | Phrygilus atriceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) | 24.15 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit only
None
Black-hooded Sierra-finch only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Least Concern
Black-hooded Sierra-finch
About These Birds
Black-hooded Sierra-finch
The Black-hooded Sierra-finch is a compact, ground-dwelling finch; males have a black hood, gray body, and rufous-brown upperwings, while females are more streaked brown. It inhabits high-altitude grasslands, rocky slopes, and puna scrub in the Andes from Peru south to northwestern Argentina, typically above 3,000 meters. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects.