Black-backed Grosbeak vs Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus aureoventris compared with Pheucticus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Grosbeak | Black-headed Grosbeak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheucticus aureoventris | Pheucticus melanocephalus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 58.5 g (2.06 oz) | 43.61 g (1.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-backed Grosbeak
Black-headed Grosbeak
About These Birds
Black-backed Grosbeak
The Black-backed Grosbeak is a large, striking finch found along forest edges and scrubby montane slopes on the eastern Andes from Colombia to Bolivia and Argentina. Males have a black back and head with golden-yellow underparts and a massive bill. It feeds on seeds, berries, and insects, often foraging in the canopy.
Black-headed Grosbeak
The Black-headed Grosbeak is a large, robust finch; males have a striking black head, cinnamon-orange breast, and black-and-white wings, while females are streaked brown. It breeds in open woodland, forest edges, and riparian habitats of western North America, migrating to Mexico and Central America in winter. It uses its powerful bill to crack open seeds and eats insects, berries, and fruits.