Carrizal Seedeater (Amaurospiza carrizalensis)
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Carrizal Seedeater

Amaurospiza carrizalensis Lentino & Restall, 2003

12 cmLength14 gWeight

The Carrizal seedeater (Amaurospiza carrizalensis) is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Carrizal seedeater (Amaurospiza carrizalensis) is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Carrizal Seedeater?

The Carrizal Seedeater is about 12 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Carrizal Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Venezuela.

What does the Carrizal Seedeater eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Carrizal Seedeater in?

It belongs to the family Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cardinals & Allies Cardinalidae
Genus
Amaurospiza

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Carrizal Seedeater

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