Grey-hooded Sierra-finch vs Black-cowled Saltator
Phrygilus gayi compared with Saltator nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-hooded Sierra-finch | Black-cowled Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phrygilus gayi | Saltator nigriceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 27.133333333333336 g (0.96 oz) | 69.66666666666667 g (2.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Grey-hooded Sierra-finch only
Black-cowled Saltator only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-hooded Sierra-finch
Least Concern
Black-cowled Saltator
About These Birds
Black-cowled Saltator
The Black-cowled Saltator is a large, robust saltator of dry forest edges and scrub in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, with a distinctive black hood contrasting with grey upperparts and white underparts. It inhabits thorn scrub, dry deciduous forests, and their edges. It feeds on large insects, seeds, and fruits, using its stout bill to crack open hard-shelled seeds.