Yellow-shouldered Grassquit vs Black-headed Saltator
Loxipasser anoxanthus compared with Saltator atriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Grassquit | Black-headed Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxipasser anoxanthus | Saltator atriceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) | 81.2 g (2.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit only
None
Black-headed Saltator only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Least Concern
Black-headed Saltator
About These Birds
Black-headed Saltator
The Black-headed Saltator is a large, robust saltator with a glossy black head, white throat patch, olive-green upperparts, and pale gray underparts. It inhabits forest edges, dense second growth, gardens, and humid lowland forest from Mexico through Central America to Colombia and Ecuador. It feeds on large seeds, fruits, insects, and buds, using its heavy bill to crack open tough food items.