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Semillero Negriblanco

Sporophila luctuosa

Least Concern

About

Un pequeño semillero de llamativo plumaje bicolor, con machos de partes superiores y alas negras como el azabache en contraste con partes inferiores blancas. El semillero blanquinegro habita hábitats abiertos y semiabiertos, como pastizales, bordes de bosque y plantaciones sombreadas en los Andes, desde Colombia hasta Bolivia. Es uno de los Sporophila con plumaje más distintivo. Las hembras son de color marrón y ante liso. Se alimentan de semillas de gramíneas y en ocasiones son mantenidos como aves de jaula por el atractivo del plumaje y el canto de los machos.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロクロヒメウソ
Chinese 黑白食籽雀
Spanish Semillero Negriblanco
French Sporophile noir et blanc
German Trauerpfäffchen
Portuguese papa-capim-preto-e-branco
Russian Траурная вьюрковая овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Semillero Negriblanco?
The scientific name of Semillero Negriblanco is Sporophila luctuosa. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.
What is the conservation status of Semillero Negriblanco?
Semillero Negriblanco (Sporophila luctuosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Semillero Negriblanco live?
Semillero Negriblanco is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Semillero Negriblanco belong to?
Semillero Negriblanco (Sporophila luctuosa) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Semillero Negriblanco endangered?
No, Semillero Negriblanco (Sporophila luctuosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Semillero Negriblanco belong to?
Semillero Negriblanco (Sporophila luctuosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Semillero Negriblanco?
The closest relatives of Semillero Negriblanco in the genus Sporophila include chilga, curío ventricastaño, Semillero Acollarado, Semillero Aliblanco, Semillero arriero.

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