Patagonian Sierra-finch vs Black-backed Bush Tanager
Phrygilus patagonicus compared with Urothraupis stolzmanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Patagonian Sierra-finch | Black-backed Bush Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phrygilus patagonicus | Urothraupis stolzmanni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 23.25 g (0.82 oz) | 23.0 g (0.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Patagonian Sierra-finch
Least Concern
Black-backed Bush Tanager
About These Birds
Black-backed Bush Tanager
The Black-backed Bush Tanager is a distinctive tanager of high Andean shrublands and forest edges in Ecuador and northern Peru. It has a black back, grey underparts, and a bright yellow crown stripe. It forages in dense Andean shrubs and bamboo for seeds and insects.