Espiguero Pechinegro
Black-breasted Seedeater
Sporophila ophthalmica
Song
Black-breasted Seedeater
Appearance: The male Black-breasted Seedeater has a black head, throat, and breast, with a white belly and black wings and tail. The female is duller in color, with a brownish-gray body and a streaked breast.
Habitat: This species is typically found in open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas with tall grasses and shrubs.
Behavior: Black-breasted Seedeaters are seed-eaters, feeding on grass seeds and grains. They are often seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
Breeding: The breeding season for Black-breasted Seedeaters occurs during the wet season. They build cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation, where the female lays 2-3 eggs.
Conservation status: The Black-breasted Seedeater is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
Distribution
The Black-breasted Seedeater is a small bird species found in Colombia. It is primarily distributed in the Pacific regions of the country,
Taxonomy
The Black-breasted Seedeater (Sporophila ophthalmica)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Sporophila
- Species: Sporophila ophthalmica
Vocalization
The Black-breasted Seedeater is a small bird with a melodious and sweet song. Its vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched and clear whistles, often delivered in rapid succession. The song is typically quite simple and repetitive, with variations in pitch and rhythm. The Black-breasted Seedeater's call is a sharp "tseet" or "tsip" sound, often given as a contact call or alarm call.
