Blackish-blue Seedeater
Amaurospiza moesta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurospiza-moesta"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish-blue Seedeater (Amaurospiza moesta) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (kardinäle und kernbeißer), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.3 cm and a weight of 13.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Blackish-blue Seedeater is a small, dimorphic finch; males are uniform dark slaty-blue to blackish while females are warm brown with a pale bill. It inhabits bamboo thickets and dense scrub within Atlantic Forest and adjacent areas in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. It specializes in feeding on bamboo seeds but also takes other grass seeds and small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,3 cm | 4.8 in |
| Gewicht | 13,5 g | 0.48 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Cardinalidae (Kardinäle und Kernbeißer) |
| Genus | Amaurospiza |
| Arten | Amaurospiza moesta |
Distribution
Blackish-blue Seedeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cardinalidae family