Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea

The slate-coloured seedeater, a member of the Thraupidae family, is a bird that captures the essence of subtlety with its understated plumage.

Identification Tips

This species, known scientifically as Sporophila schistacea, can be identified by its slate-colored feathers, which provide it with a camouflage in its natural habitat.

Habitat

The slate-coloured seedeater thrives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also known to inhabit areas that have been heavily degraded, a testament to its adaptability.

Distribution

The bird graces the southern reaches of Central America, the southwestern Amazon Basin, and extends its range to Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the Guianas, painting a broad geographical canvas.

Conservation status

The slate-coloured seedeater is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable presence in the wild.

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12 Aug 2022 - 11:56am

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