Black-faced Grassquit
Melanospiza bicolor
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The Black-faced Grassquit is a small, chunky finch; males are largely black with olive-green upperwings, while females are dull olive-brown. It inhabits open grassy areas, scrublands, gardens, and coastal vegetation throughout the Caribbean and parts of northern South America. It feeds almost entirely on small grass seeds, sometimes supplemented by small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 10.0 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Melanospiza |
| Species | Melanospiza bicolor |
Distribution
Black-faced Grassquit has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family