Black-and-tawny Seedeater vs Azure-rumped Tanager
Sporophila nigrorufa compared with Tangara cabanisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-tawny Seedeater | Azure-rumped Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sporophila nigrorufa | Tangara cabanisi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 10.8 g (0.38 oz) | 14.0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-and-tawny Seedeater
Vulnerable
Azure-rumped Tanager
About These Birds
Black-and-tawny Seedeater
The Black-and-tawny Seedeater is a vulnerable small seedeater of tall-grass savannas and grasslands in Bolivia and adjacent Brazil. Males have a black crown and mask contrasting with tawny-orange underparts. It feeds on grass seeds and is threatened by grassland conversion to agriculture.
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.