Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Melanodera
Species
melanodera
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Argentina
Number of Sub-Species
Two Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Flat areas of grassland, heathland, farmland and dunes
Distribution and Range
Southern South America and Falklands
Food
Forages on the ground for seeds, especially grass seeds.