Species BirdsBlack-faced Grassquit

Black-faced Grassquit

Melanospiza bicolor

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Illustration of Black-faced Grassquit (Melanospiza bicolor)

The Black-faced Grassquit is a small finch with a distinctive black face and olive-colored body. A memorable fact is that it often forages on the ground for seeds.

Habitat
Prefers open grasslands and agricultural fields.
Diet
Feeds mainly on seeds and grains.
How common
Common

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