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Ecuadorian Seedeater
Amaurospiza aequatorialis
Ecuadorian Seedeater (Amaurospiza aequatorialis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
Found across 6 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Ecuadorian Seedeater (Amaurospiza aequatorialis) is a member of the Cardinalidae family found in South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cardinalidae Cardinals & Allies
- Genus Amaurospiza
- Species aequatorialis
Quick facts
- Family
- Cardinalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Ecuadorian Seedeater (Amaurospiza aequatorialis) belongs to the Cardinalidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA sw Colombia to n Peru.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ecuadorian Seedeater live?
The Ecuadorian Seedeater is found across South America with a range covering SA sw Colombia to n Peru.
What family does the Ecuadorian Seedeater belong to?
The Ecuadorian Seedeater (Amaurospiza aequatorialis) belongs to the Cardinalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Ecuadorian Seedeater make?
1 real field recording of the Ecuadorian Seedeater — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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