Arrocero Renegrido
Large-billed Seed-finch
Sporophila crassirostris
Song
Large-billed Seed-finch
Appearance: The Large-billed Seed-finch is a medium-sized bird species. It has a large, thick bill that is adapted for cracking open seeds. The plumage of the Large-billed Seed-finch is mostly brown and grey, with a streaked pattern on the back and wings.
Habitat: This species is found in grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas with tall grasses and shrubs. They are often seen foraging on the ground for seeds and insects, using their powerful bill to crack open tough seed shells.
Behavior: Large-billed Seed-finches are known to be social birds, often seen in small groups or pairs. They have a distinctive song that they use to communicate with each other and establish territories.
Breeding: Large-billed Seed-finches occur during the rainy season, with pairs building cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation. The female will lay 2-4 eggs, which are incubated for about 12-14 days before hatching. Both parents will take turns feeding and caring for the chicks until they fledge.
Conservation status: Large-billed Seed-finch is considered to be of Least Concern by the IUCN.
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Distribution
The Large-billed Seed-finch is not found in the northern regions but is also found in the Pacific region, the souther part of the country, the Amazon basin, Guanía, and Vichada. The distribution of the Large-billed Seed-finch is determined by the availability of suitable habitat, such as grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas with tall grasses and shrubs.
Taxonomy
The Large-billed Seed-finch (Sporophila crassirostris)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Sporophila
- Species: Sporophila crassirostris
Vocalization
The Large-billed Seed-finch is known for its melodious and varied vocalizations. Its song is a series of high-pitched notes, trills, and warbles, often delivered in a rapid and continuous manner.
The call of the Large-billed Seed-finch is a sharp "tseep" or "chirp" sound, which it uses to communicate with other birds and defend its territory.
