Blackish-blue Seedeater
NameBlackish-blue Seedeater
Common NameBlackish-blue Seedeater
Scientific NameAmaurospiza moesta
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely dark blackish-blue, appearing very dark in most lighting conditions, with a contrasting pale, whitish-horn colored, stout conical bill. Females are duller brown overall with a similar pale bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, thin, and sibilant series of notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee-swee' with a slightly descending quality. Calls include thin 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Blackish-blue Seedeater is found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresdark blackish-blue plumage (male), stout pale conical bill, small size, secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, stocky seedeater is characterized by its stout, conical bill. Males are uniformly dark blackish-blue, often appearing almost black, and are typically found foraging secretively in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests.
