Dubois's Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila ardesiaca Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Dubois's Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila ardesiaca
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Dubois's seedeater (Sporophila ardesiaca) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is closely related to, and possibly better considered a subspecies of, the widespread yellow-bellied seedeater. The Dubois's seedeater is endemic to east-central Brazil, where it is found in a wide range of semi-open habitats. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Dubois's Seedeater's diet consists mainly of grass seeds obtained by clinging to grass stems. It often forages in small flocks, sometimes accompanied by S. nigricollis, displaying a unique preference for certain feeding associations.
Habitat
The 'dubois's Seedeater' typically inhabits shrubby and grassy clearings, as well as roadsides. It thrives in regions characterized by a mixture of shrubbery and open grassland areas, which offer ample food resources and nesting sites. This species is adapted to live in lowland environments where these conditions are prevalent.
Dite type
Granivorous
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