Masked Saltator vs Black-faced Tanager
Saltator cinctus compared with Schistochlamys melanopis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Masked Saltator | Black-faced Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saltator cinctus | Schistochlamys melanopis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) | 34.5 g (1.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Masked Saltator
Least Concern
Black-faced Tanager
About These Birds
Black-faced Tanager
The Black-faced Tanager is a medium-sized tanager with pale gray plumage, a dark back, and a striking black face and throat contrasting with its otherwise clean appearance. It inhabits open woodland, cerrado scrubland, forest edges, and second growth from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia and much of Brazil. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects, often foraging in the open on shrubs and low trees.