Black-faced Grassquit vs Masked Saltator
Melanospiza bicolor compared with Saltator cinctus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Grassquit | Masked Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanospiza bicolor | Saltator cinctus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Grassquit
Least Concern
Masked Saltator
About These Birds
Black-faced Grassquit
The Black-faced Grassquit is a small, chunky finch; males are largely black with olive-green upperwings, while females are dull olive-brown. It inhabits open grassy areas, scrublands, gardens, and coastal vegetation throughout the Caribbean and parts of northern South America. It feeds almost entirely on small grass seeds, sometimes supplemented by small insects.