Black-faced Grassquit
Melanospiza bicolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanospiza-bicolor"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Grassquit (Melanospiza bicolor) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 10 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-faced Grassquit is a small, chunky finch; males are largely black with olive-green upperwings, while females are dull olive-brown. It inhabits open grassy areas, scrublands, gardens, and coastal vegetation throughout the Caribbean and parts of northern South America. It feeds almost entirely on small grass seeds, sometimes supplemented by small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 10,5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Масса | 10,0 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SP.
Размер кладки
2-4
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Семейство | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Melanospiza |
| Виды | Melanospiza bicolor |
Distribution
Black-faced Grassquit has been recorded in 2 countries.
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