Drab Seedeater
NameDrab Seedeater
Common NameDrab Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila simplex
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall drab olive-brown to grayish-brown upperparts, with paler, buffy-white underparts. Features a distinct pale wingbar formed by the tips of the greater coverts. The conical bill is pale, often yellowish or horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, simple trills or short, clear whistles, characteristic of many seedeater species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab plumage, conical pale bill, pale wingbar, lack of strong markings
Description
The Drab Seedeater is a small, plain-looking passerine bird characterized by its overall muted plumage and conical bill. It is typically found in open grassy and shrubby habitats, where it forages primarily for seeds.
