Parrot-billed Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila peruviana Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Parrot-billed Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila peruviana
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The parrot-billed seedeater (Sporophila peruviana) is a small species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in various shrubby habitats in western Ecuador and western Peru. Outside the breeding season, it is quite social and frequently seen in flocks with other small seed-eating birds.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Parrot-billed Seedeater primarily feeds on grass seeds, foraging mostly on the ground. These birds can be solitary, in pairs, or in small groups, forming larger flocks near watering holes during non-breeding season. Their massive bill indicates a preference for larger, harder seeds compared to similar species.
Habitat
The habitat of parrot-billed Seedeater typically consists of arid shrubby regions and hedgerows found within agricultural zones or adjacent to settlements. These birds are inclined to occupy overgrown fields and grassy terrains, as well as the vegetated areas along dry watercourses within broader geographical regions that provide such environmental conditions.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden