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Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea
Espiguero Pizarra
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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 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 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
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FEMALE
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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.