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Birdsong field guide

Parrot-billed Seedeater

Sporophila peruviana

A small, distinctive finch-like bird of the Tumbesian region, characterized by its remarkably thick, parrot-like bill and the male's striking chest crescent.

What it sounds like

A fast, jumbled series of high-pitched buzzy trills and sweet whistles, often ending in a sharp 'chip' note.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Bobby Wilcox · EcuadorCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Its exceptionally deep, curved bill is specialized for crushing the seeds of grasses and shrubs in arid environments.
Adult males feature a diagnostic black crescent or 'necklace' on the upper breast, which contrasts with their white or pale grey underparts.
The species is highly nomadic, frequently relocating in large flocks to follow unpredictable rainfall patterns in desert regions.
It is a Tumbesian endemic, meaning its global range is restricted to the unique dry habitats of western Ecuador and Peru.
During the breeding season, males perform conspicuous song displays from the tops of bushes or fence lines to defend small territories.

Habitat

Arid coastal scrub, desert thickets, agricultural fields, and dry grasslands.

Range

Pacific slope of western Ecuador and western Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-and-tawny SeedeaterSporophila nigrorufa Black-and-white SeedeaterSporophila luctuosa Black-bellied SeedeaterSporophila melanogaster Black-billed Seed-FinchSporophila atrirostris Buffy-fronted SeedeaterSporophila frontalis Chestnut SeedeaterSporophila cinnamomea Chestnut-bellied Seed-FinchSporophila angolensis Chestnut-bellied SeedeaterSporophila castaneiventris

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