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Black-billed Seed-finch

Sporophila atrirostris

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.3 cm
Weight
26.0 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About

The Black-billed Seed-finch is a robust, chunky finch of South American lowland forests and forest edges, with males displaying glossy black plumage and a very large, conical black bill suited for cracking large, hard seeds. It ranges across a broad swath of Amazonia in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and adjacent countries. It frequents edges of humid forests, river margins, and dense shrubby vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.3 cm 5.6 in
Weight 26.0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Sporophila
Species Sporophila atrirostris

Distribution

Black-billed Seed-finch has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-billed Seed-finch endangered?
The Black-billed Seed-finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-billed Seed-finch?
The Black-billed Seed-finch has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Seed-finch belong to?
The Black-billed Seed-finch (Sporophila atrirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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