Black-backed Tanager vs Yellow-faced Grassquit
Tangara peruviana compared with Tiaris olivaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Tanager | Yellow-faced Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tangara peruviana | Tiaris olivaceus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 22.0 g (0.78 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Tanager only
Yellow-faced Grassquit only
None
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-backed Tanager
Least Concern
Yellow-faced Grassquit
About These Birds
Black-backed Tanager
The Black-backed Tanager is a vulnerable, attractive tanager found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, particularly in coastal forest remnants. Males have a silvery-blue body with a jet-black back and bright rufous head. It is threatened by the severe fragmentation of the Atlantic Forest biome.