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Black-and-white Seedeater

Sporophila luctuosa

Least Concern

About

A small, boldly patterned seedeater with striking black-and-white plumage in males — jet black upper parts and wings contrasting with white underparts — black-and-white seedeaters inhabit open and semi-open habitats including grassland, forest edge, and plantation shade in the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia. One of the more distinctively patterned Sporophila seedeaters. Females are plain brown and buff. They forage on grass seeds and are sometimes kept as cage birds for the males' patterning and song.

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 (burung pengicau)

Species

Sporophila luctuosa (Black-and-white Seedeater)

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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Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch

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Chestnut Seedeater

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Ruddy-breasted Seedeater

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Slate-colored Seedeater

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Black-bellied Seedeater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-and-white Seedeater?

The scientific name of Black-and-white Seedeater is Sporophila luctuosa. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.

What is the conservation status of Black-and-white Seedeater?

Black-and-white Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-and-white Seedeater live?

Black-and-white Seedeater is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Black-and-white Seedeater belong to?

Black-and-white Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Black-and-white Seedeater endangered?

No, Black-and-white Seedeater (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 Black-and-white Seedeater belong to?

Black-and-white Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Black-and-white Seedeater?

The closest relatives of Black-and-white Seedeater in the genus Sporophila include Black-bellied Seedeater, Black-billed Seed-Finch, Buffy-fronted Seedeater, Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch, Chestnut Seedeater.