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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>.<br /> | ||
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Their diet consists mostly of small seeds, buds, flowers, nectar and fruit. They also eat some small insects. | Their diet consists mostly of small seeds, buds, flowers, nectar and fruit. They also eat some small insects. | ||
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Revision as of 19:30, 28 September 2017
- Crithagra mennelli
Serinus mennelli
Identification
13–14 cm (5-5½ in)
- Pale grey overall plumage
- Dark face
- White supercilium
Distribution
Africa south of the equator: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, eastern Angola, southern DRC, and south-western Tanzania.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Miombo and mopane Woodland.
Behaviour
Diet
Their diet consists mostly of small seeds, buds, flowers, nectar and fruit. They also eat some small insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved October 2016)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-eared Seedeater. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 15 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-eared_Seedeater
