Parrot-billed Seedeater
NameParrot-billed Seedeater
Common NameParrot-billed Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila peruviana
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a gray head, black lores, and a broad black band across the upper breast. The back is gray, and the underparts are whitish. The most striking feature is the very stout, pale yellowish, parrot-like bill. Females and immatures are duller, brownish overall, but retain the distinctive bill shape.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, buzzy notes, often incorporating trills and whistles, delivered in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid and semi-arid coastal lowlands of northwestern Peru, typically found in scrub, thickets, agricultural areas, and gardens.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, pale, parrot-like bill, Male's gray head with black breast band, Small size
Description
This small seedeater is characterized by its distinctive large, pale, parrot-like bill. Males display a gray head, a prominent black breast band, and whitish underparts. It typically forages in dense scrub and thickets, feeding primarily on seeds.
