Ecuadorian Seedeater
Ecuadorian Seedeater (<em>Amaurospiza aequatorialis</em>) is a species of Cardinals &amp; Allies (<em>Cardinalidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Ecuadorian Seedeater (Amaurospiza aequatorialis) is a species of Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Amaurospiza; binomial: Amaurospiza aequatorialis; authority: Sharpe, 1888.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Distinct ssp. aequatorialis is paraphyletic with respect to A. carrizalensis and A. moesta (Bryson et al. 2014). Treat as specifically distinct (Areta et al. 2023; Chesser et al. 2013).
