Espiguero Bigotudo
Lined Seedeater
Sporophila lineola
Song
Lined Seedeater
Appearance: The Lined Seedeater is a small bird with a distinctive black and white striped plumage. The male has a black head, back, and wings with white stripes, while the female is more subdued with brown and white stripes.
Habitat: Lined Seedeaters are typically found in open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas with tall grasses and shrubs. They can also be found in disturbed habitats such as pastures and roadsides.
Behavior: Lined Seedeaters are seed-eating birds that forage on the ground for grass seeds and small insects. They are often seen in small flocks or pairs.
Breeding: Lined Seedeaters build cup-shaped nests made of grass and other plant materials in shrubs or tall grasses. They lay 2-4 eggs and both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the young.
Conservation Status: The Lined Seedeater is classified as a species of least concern on the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
A migrant bird from Brazil that visits the the Eastern Plains region of Colombia. The Lined Seedeater is also present in the departments of Norte de Santander, Arauca, Casanare, Meta, Vichada, and the Amazon basin.
Taxonomy
The Lined Seedeater (Sporophila lineola)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Sporophila
- Species: Sporophila lineola
Vocalization
The Lined Seedeater's vocalization is a series of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills. It is a melodic and pleasant sound that is often heard during the breeding season as the males sing to attract mates and establish their territories.
