Temminck's Seedeater
NameTemminck's Seedeater
Common NameTemminck's Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila falcirostris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales are uniformly dark slate-gray, appearing almost blackish on the head and back, with a slightly paler gray belly. A distinctive bright yellow, conical bill is prominent. A small white patch is visible on the primary coverts of the folded wing. Females are duller, olive-brown with a paler belly and a duller bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and somewhat buzzy notes, often forming a rapid trill or a repeated "tsee-tsee-tsee" sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male: Dark slate-gray plumage, Male: Bright yellow conical bill, Small white patch on primary coverts (male), Preference for bamboo thickets
Description
This small, dark seedeater is characterized by the male's striking dark slate-gray plumage and bright yellow, conical bill. It is typically found foraging for seeds, especially bamboo seeds, within the dense undergrowth of humid forests.
