Black-and-rufous Warbling-finch vs Masked Saltator
Poospiza nigrorufa compared with Saltator cinctus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-rufous Warbling-finch | Masked Saltator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poospiza nigrorufa | Saltator cinctus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 17.475 g (0.62 oz) | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-rufous Warbling-finch
Least Concern
Masked Saltator
About These Birds
Black-and-rufous Warbling-finch
The Black-and-rufous Warbling-finch is a small finch found in forest edges, shrubby areas, and grasslands in southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Males have a striking black head and chestnut-rufous underparts. It feeds on seeds and insects in scrub and undergrowth.