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Black-and-white Seedeater

Sporophila luctuosa

Least Concern
Envergure
11,2 cm
Poids
12,25 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 11,2 cm 4.4 in
Poids 12,25 g 0.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Sporophila
Espèces Sporophila luctuosa

Distribution

Black-and-white Seedeater has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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