Black-backed Grosbeak vs Dickcissel
Pheucticus aureoventris compared with Spiza americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Grosbeak | Dickcissel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheucticus aureoventris | Spiza americana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinalidae | Cardinalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 58.5 g (2.06 oz) | 31.259999999999998 g (1.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Grosbeak
Least Concern
Dickcissel
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.