About the Black-bellied Seedcracker
The black-bellied seedcracker is a bird species of the family Estrildidae. They live in most Central African countries and inhabit tropical rainforest. The species comprises individuals with different physical appearance which are grouped into three categories. Adults are mainly granivorous but diet preference varies with bill size and food availability. Black-bellied seedcrackers also exhibit very distinctive colorations with bright patches of black and red, making them easy to identify in the field. Overall, little is known about this species apart from its range, but intensive studies are currently looking at bill size variations among individuals and their effects on behaviors.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Pyrenestes ostrinus |
| Species Codes | blbsee1, BBSE, BBSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Seedcracker belong to?
The Black-bellied Seedcracker (Pyrenestes ostrinus) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Seedcracker?
The black-bellied seedcracker is a bird species of the family Estrildidae. They live in most Central African countries and inhabit tropical rainforest. The species comprises individuals with different physical appearance which are grouped into three categories. Adults are mainly granivorous but diet...
Where can I report a Black-bellied Seedcracker sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Seedcracker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbsee1, or on iNaturalist.