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Semillero Pizarroso

Sporophila schistacea

Least Concern

About

El semillero pizarroso (Sporophila schistacea) es un pequeno semillero de coloracion azul pizarra en los machos, con pico palido, que habita pastizales abiertos, sabanas y bordes de bosque desde Nicaragua hasta Bolivia a lo largo de la pendiente del Pacifico sudamericano. Se forrajea en pequenas bandadas sobre semillas de gramineas. Como muchos Sporophila, enfrenta presiones por la captura para el comercio de aves de jaula y la perdida de habitat por conversion de pastizales.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Sporophila schistacea (Semillero Pizarroso)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロヒメウソ

Chinese 灰蓝食籽雀

Spanish Semillero Pizarroso

French Sporophile ardoisé

German Schieferpfäffchen

Portuguese cigarrinha-do-norte

Russian Шиферная вьюрковая овсянка

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Least Concern

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Semillero Pizarroso?

The scientific name of Semillero Pizarroso is Sporophila schistacea. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.

What is the conservation status of Semillero Pizarroso?

Semillero Pizarroso (Sporophila schistacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Semillero Pizarroso live?

Semillero Pizarroso is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Semillero Pizarroso belong to?

Semillero Pizarroso (Sporophila schistacea) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Semillero Pizarroso endangered?

No, Semillero Pizarroso (Sporophila schistacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Semillero Pizarroso belong to?

Semillero Pizarroso (Sporophila schistacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Semillero Pizarroso?

The closest relatives of Semillero Pizarroso in the genus Sporophila include chilga, curío ventricastaño, Semillero Acollarado, Semillero Aliblanco, Semillero arriero.