Wing-barred Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila americana Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Wing-barred Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila americana
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description General Info
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Description
It has a total length of approximately 11 cm (4 ⁄4 in). Adult males have a relatively heavy black bill. The upperparts are black, except for a greyish rump (actually white finely streaked black, but only visible up-close) and two distinct white wing-bars (the lower often reduced). The underparts are white, except for a broad black pectoral collar (sometimes reduced and incomplete) and blackish mottling to the upper flanks. The far duller female has a brownish bill, dull buffy-olive upperparts and pale olive-ochre underparts. Juveniles resemble adult females. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Wing-barred Seedeater primarily feeds on grass and sedge seeds, favoring Paspalum and Panicum maximum, with occasional fruits, flower buds, and possibly insects. Clinging to stems allows seed access, and it also forages in trees for Cecropia fruit and Müllerian bodies. Often seen foraging in pairs or small flocks.
Habitat
The wing-barred Seedeater thrives in habitats characterized by forest edges and secondary growth, commonly found in proximity to mangrove swamps. They predominantly occupy lowland regions, especially along coastal plains. These birds are also known to frequent grassy river islands, preferring areas with an abundance of vegetation.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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