Cuban Grassquit
A species of Grassquits Scientific name : Phonipara canora Genus : Grassquits
Cuban Grassquit, A species of Grassquits
Botanical name: Phonipara canora
Genus: Grassquits
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Description General Info
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Description
The Cuban grassquit (Phonipara canora) is a small bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
11 cm
Life Expectancy
6 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cuban Grassquit, primarily a seed-eater, forages for a variety of fruits, seeds, and tender shoots. Exhibiting a preference for grass seeds, it adapts its feeding technique to the available food sources, often feeding in small flocks during the day.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, heavily degraded former forest
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Grassquits Species
Cuban Grassquit 
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