Blackish-blue Seedeater
Amaurospiza moesta
The Blackish-blue Seedeater (Amaurospiza moesta) is a rare cardinal found in 4 countries, weighing about 14 g. The blackish-blue seedeater is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks.
About the Blackish-blue Seedeater
The blackish-blue seedeater is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The blackish-blue seedeater is 12 to 12.5 cm (4.7 to 4.9 in) long and weighs 12.5 to 14 g (0.44 to 0.49 oz). The male is entirely dark slaty blue that is darker on the face and underparts. The female is tawny brown, with the underparts paler than the upperparts. Voice: The blackish-blue seedeater's song is "a pleasant warble" and its calls sound like "psit" or "pix".
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mexico.
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blackish-blue Seedeater?
- The blackish-blue seedeater is 12 to 12.5 cm (4.7 to 4.9 in) long and weighs 12.5 to 14 g (0.44 to 0.49 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Blackish-blue Seedeater?
- The Blackish-blue Seedeater is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Blackish-blue Seedeater?
- The Blackish-blue Seedeater occurs in 4 countries, including Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Blackish-blue Seedeater?
- The Blackish-blue Seedeater is most easily confused with the Blue Seedeater, the Ecuadorian Seedeater and the Carrizal Seedeater.
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