Black-eared Seedeater
Crithagra mennelli
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Fringillidae
Black-eared Seedeater.
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Crithagra mennelli
Category
birds
Family
Fringillidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 15.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-eared seedeater in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, ground foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 40%; seeds 20%; nectar 20%; invertebrates 10%; fruit 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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