Black-bellied Seedcracker
Pyrenestes ostrinus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae
About
The black-bellied seedcracker is a bird species of the family Estrildidae. They live in most Central African countries and inhabit tropical rainforest. The species comprises individuals with different physical appearance which are grouped into three categories. Adults are mainly granivorous but diet preference varies with bill size and food availability. Black-bellied seedcrackers also exhibit very distinctive colorations with bright patches of black and red, making them easy to identify in the field. Overall, little is known about this species apart from its range, but intensive studies are currently looking at bill size variations among individuals and their effects on behaviors.
Fun Fact
Although little record exists for their historical home range, it is thought that it has not variated much over time.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabit tropical rainforest of Africa and nest in moist environments, near swamps, marsh, ponds, wet prairies and in moist broadleaf forest.
Diet
Feed on seeds that they open thanks to their hard beak.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance