Blue Seedeater
NameBlue Seedeater
Common NameBlue Seedeater
Scientific NameAmaurospiza moesta
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are uniformly dark indigo-blue, appearing almost black in certain light, with a blackish bill. Females are dull brown above, with a buffy-ochre throat and belly, and a grayish bill.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of high-pitched, thin, somewhat hesitant whistles, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'. Calls include a soft 'tsip' or 'seet'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresuniform dark blue (male), small size, conical bill, shy and elusive, prefers bamboo thickets
Description
A small, shy songbird, the male Blue Seedeater is entirely dark blue, often appearing blackish, while the female is dull brown. They typically inhabit dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, feeding primarily on seeds and some insects.
