Drab Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila simplex Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Drab Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila simplex
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
The drab seedeater (Sporophila simplex) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Drab Seedeater primarily consumes grass seeds directly from stems. Often forages in flocks, mainly outside the wet-season breeding period, showing a preference for specific foraging techniques and social feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The drab Seedeater typically inhabits areas characterized by arid scrubland, shrubby regions, and agricultural landscapes within broad geographical zones ranging from northern areas at higher altitudes to southern regions at sea-level—favoring environments that offer a blend of sparse vegetation and open spaces for foraging.
Dite type
Granivorous
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