Blue-black Grassquit
Volatinia jacarina
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae
About
The blue-black grassquit is a small Neotropical bird in the tanager family, Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Volatinia. It is a common and widespread bird that breeds from southern Mexico through Central America, and South America as far as northern Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay, and in Trinidad and Tobago. A male was also observed in Graham County, Arizona, on July 15 and July 17, 2023.
Fun Fact
Male Blue-black Grassquits perform a spectacular vertical leaping display—shooting 20 cm straight up repeatedly from the same perch while singing—to attract females.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat seeds, mostly on the ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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