Espiguero Pizarra
Slate-colored Seedeater
Sporophila schistacea
Song
Slate-colored Seedeater
Appearance: The Slate-colored Seedeater is a small bird with a slate-gray plumage, a black throat, and a white belly. The male has a black cap and a white patch on its wings, while the female is duller in coloration.
Habitat: This species is found in open grasslands, agricultural fields, and scrubby areas at elevations ranging from 500 to 2,000 meters.
Behavior: The Slate-colored Seedeater is primarily a seed-eater, feeding on grass seeds and other small seeds. They are often seen foraging on the ground or perched on grass stalks.
Breeding: The breeding season for Slate-colored Seedeaters in Colombia is from March to August. They build cup-shaped nests made of grass and other plant materials in shrubs or trees.
Conservation status: The Slate-colored Seedeater is considered to be of least concern by the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Slate-colored Seedeater is a small bird species found in the Andean region and along the Pacific coast.
Taxonomy
The Slate-colored Seedeater (Sporophila schistacea)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Sporophila
- Species: Sporophila schistacea
Vocalization
The Slate-colored Seedeater's vocalization is a series of high-pitched, metallic chirps and trills. It is known for its melodic and repetitive song, often heard during the breeding season as the male defends his territory and attracts a mate.
