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BEHAVIOR OF THE GRASSLAND SPARROW AND TWO SPECIES OF SEED-FINCHES

Lesser Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis) Science Article 1 abstract The behavior of many of the predominantly granivorous neotropical bird species cOnventionally grouped under the familial heading Fringillidae in field guides is poorly known. Documenting it may help promote a better understanding of the phylogeny and Systematics of these birds and clarify the evolution and adaptive significance […]

BEHAVIOR OF THE GRASSLAND SPARROW AND TWO SPECIES OF SEED-FINCHES

Large-billed Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus crassirostris) Science Article 1 abstract The behavior of many of the predominantly granivorous neotropical bird species cOnventionally grouped under the familial heading Fringillidae in field guides is poorly known. Documenting it may help promote a better understanding of the phylogeny and Systematics of these birds and clarify the evolution and adaptive significance […]

Lesser Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis)

[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Oryzoborus angolensis | [UK] Lesser Seed-Finch | [FR] Petit Grainetier | [DE] Schwarzkopf-Reisknacker | [ES] Sporophile curio | [NL] Zwartkopzaadkraker Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics The male found is black apart from its chestnut breast and belly. The underwings […]

Large-billed Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus crassirostris)

[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Oryzoborus crassirostris | [UK] Large-billed Seed-Finch | [FR] Grainetier des rizieres | [DE] Mohren-Reisknacker | [ES] Semillero Rastrojero | [NL] Dikbekzaadkraker Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics The bird is almost entirely black, with a large whitish bill and a […]

Lesser Seed Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis)

[order] Passeriformes | [family] Emberizidae | [latin] Oryzoborus angolensis | [UK] Lesser Seed-Finch | [FR] Sporophile curio | [DE] Schwarzkopf-Reisknacker | [ES] Sporophile curio | [IT] Beccogrosso minore | [NL] Zwartkop-zaadkraker Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics The male found is black apart from its chestnut breast […]