Semillero Tiznado
Sooty Grassquit
Asemospiza fuliginosa
Song
Sooty Grassquit
Appearance: The Sooty Grassquit is a small bird with a blackish-gray plumage and a short, conical bill. The male has a black throat and breast, while the female has a duller plumage with a grayish throat and breast.
Habitat: The Sooty Grassquit is typically found in grassy areas, open woodlands, and shrublands. They are commonly seen in agricultural areas and disturbed habitats.
Habitat: The Sooty Grassquit is typically found in grassy areas, open woodlands, and shrublands. They are commonly seen in agricultural areas and disturbed habitats.
Behavior: These birds are often seen foraging on the ground for seeds and insects. They are known to form small flocks and are generally social birds.
Breeding: The Sooty Grassquit builds a cup-shaped nest made of grasses and other plant materials. They typically lay 2-3 eggs and both parents are involved in incubating the eggs and raising the young.
Conservation status: The Sooty Grassquit is considered a species of Least Concern in terms of conservation status according to the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
Found in the Serranía del Perijá in the departments of Guajira, Cesar y Norte de Santander.
Taxonomy
The Sooty Grassquit (Asemospiza fuliginosa)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Asemospiza
- Species: Asemospiza fuliginosa
Vocalization
The Sooty Grassquit's vocalization is a series of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills. It is a melodic and musical song that is often repeated in short bursts. The male's song is typically more complex and varied than the female's. It is a pleasant and cheerful sound that can be heard throughout its habitat.
