Ecuadorian Seedeater
NameEcuadorian Seedeater
Common NameEcuadorian Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila insulata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely black or very dark sooty-brown, sometimes appearing with a slight bluish sheen, especially on the head and upperparts. Females are duller, olive-brown above and paler, buffy-brown below.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, often buzzy or trilling notes, characteristic of many seedeater species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a very restricted area in the inter-Andean valleys of south-central Ecuador, primarily in the provinces of Azuay and Cañar.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Entirely dark plumage (male), Conical, seed-eating bill, Restricted range in Ecuadorian Andes, Prefers grassy and shrubby habitats
Description
The Ecuadorian Seedeater is a small, stocky songbird, with males exhibiting entirely dark plumage. It is typically found foraging for seeds in grassy and shrubby habitats in its restricted Andean range.
