Ecuadorian Seedeater

Amaurospiza aequatorialis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Cardinalidae

About

The Ecuadorian seedeater is a species of bird in the cardinal family Cardinalidae that the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) accepted as a species in 2015. It is found in the Andes in southwestern Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.

Fun Fact

He coined the binomial name Amaurospiza aequatorialis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits openings in and edges of humid montane and secondary forest and is closely associated with bamboo.

Diet

Diet includes insects, seeds, and bamboo shoots.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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