Black-cowled Saltator vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Saltator nigriceps compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cowled Saltator | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saltator nigriceps | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 69.66666666666667 g (2.46 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-cowled Saltator
Azure-rumped Tanager
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.
Azure-rumped Tanager
The Azure-rumped Tanager is a Vulnerable tanager found in humid forests of Guatemala and southern Mexico, weighing about 14g with a wingspan of 17.5cm. It has pale blue-and-white plumage with an azure rump and is restricted to a small and fragmented range. Habitat loss in its cloud forest home poses a significant threat to this species.