Black-and-white Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila luctuosa Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Black-and-white Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila luctuosa
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The black-and-white seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-and-white Seedeater primarily feeds on seeds, favoring those of bamboo (Chusquea), and clings to grass stems to eat without foraging on the ground. Black-and-white Seedeater forages in pairs or small flocks, often with its genus during the non-breeding season.
Habitat
The habitat of black-and-white Seedeater typically consists of grassy areas on the borders of forests, as well as roadside pastures and shrubland. These birds are generally found in the subtropical zones on the lower slopes of the Andes, preferring environments that offer both open spaces and shrubby growth.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen