Black-capped Warbling-finch vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Microspingus melanoleucus compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Warbling-finch | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microspingus melanoleucus | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm (4.8 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-capped Warbling-finch
Azure-rumped Tanager
About These Birds
Black-capped Warbling-finch
The Black-capped Warbling-finch is a small, attractive finch of open Andean slopes and shrubby areas in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina, with males showing a bold black cap contrasting with white cheeks and underparts, and streaked grey-brown upperparts. It inhabits montane scrub, hedgerows, and the edges of cultivation at moderate to high elevations. It feeds on seeds and insects.
Azure-rumped Tanager
The Azure-rumped Tanager is a Vulnerable tanager found in humid forests of Guatemala and southern Mexico, weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 17.5cm. It has pale blue-and-white plumage with an azure rump and is restricted to a small and fragmented range. Habitat loss in its cloud forest home poses a significant threat to this species.