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Black-and-white Seedeater
Sporophila luctuosa
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Least Concern
Envergadura
11,2 cm
Peso
12,25 g
Familia
Thraupidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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The Black-and-white Seedeater is a small seedeater found in forest edges, grasslands, and secondary growth across the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia. Males are boldly patterned in black and white while females are olive-brown. It feeds on grass seeds, often in mixed flocks with other seedeaters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Peso | 12,25 g | 0.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Thraupidae (Tángaras) |
| Genus | Sporophila |
| Especies | Sporophila luctuosa |
Distribution
Black-and-white Seedeater has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-and-white Seedeater endangered?
The Black-and-white Seedeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-and-white Seedeater?
The Black-and-white Seedeater has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 12.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Seedeater belong to?
The Black-and-white Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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