Black-cowled Saltator vs Yellow-faced Grassquit
Saltator nigriceps compared with Tiaris olivaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cowled Saltator | Yellow-faced Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saltator nigriceps | Tiaris olivaceus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 69.66666666666667 g (2.46 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cowled Saltator
Least Concern
Yellow-faced Grassquit
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.