Black-backed Grosbeak vs Tooth-billed Tanager
Pheucticus aureoventris compared with Piranga lutea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Grosbeak | Tooth-billed Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheucticus aureoventris | Piranga lutea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 58.5 g (2.06 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Grosbeak
Not Evaluated
Tooth-billed Tanager
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.