Black-bellied Seedcracker
Pyrenestes ostrinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pyrenestes-ostrinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Seedcracker (Pyrenestes ostrinus) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 22.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-bellied Seedcracker is a robust finch of West and Central African forests, notable for its polymorphic bill size, which appears adapted for cracking different sizes of hard seeds. Males have a red head and throat with black underparts, while females are brownish. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth and adjacent thickets, feeding on hard sedge seeds and other plant material.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Poids | 22,4 g | 0.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 24 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Pyrenestes |
| Espèces | Pyrenestes ostrinus |
Distribution
Black-bellied Seedcracker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family