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Stripe-breasted Seedeater
Crithagra striatipectus
Stripe-breasted Seedeater (Crithagra striatipectus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Stripe-breasted Seedeater (Crithagra striatipectus) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 15.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Crithagra
- Species striatipectus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 15.4 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater (Crithagra striatipectus) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Sudan, s Ethiopia and n Kenya.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 15.4 g, with a wing length of about 7.9 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 88,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Stripe-breasted Seedeater?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is a small bird that weighs around 15.4 g.
Where does the Stripe-breasted Seedeater live?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Sudan, s Ethiopia and n Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Stripe-breasted Seedeater belong to?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater (Crithagra striatipectus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Stripe-breasted Seedeater eat?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Stripe-breasted Seedeater migrate?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Stripe-breasted Seedeater endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Stripe-breasted Seedeater's range?
The Stripe-breasted Seedeater has a mapped global range of about 88,000 km².
Conservation
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