Morelet's Seedeater is a common and widespread small seedeater found across Central America and into northern South America, known for its distinct plumage patterns.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, pastures, agricultural fields, and disturbed scrub from southern Texas (USA) south through Mexico and Central America to northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela), generally below 1,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for the male's variable but distinct plumage (often black upperparts, white belly, and white wing patches). It often forages on the ground. Listen for its buzzy, slightly wheezy song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Males are very active and vocal during the breeding season, enhancing observation opportunities.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, pastures, agricultural fields, and disturbed scrub from southern Texas (USA) south through Mexico and Central America to northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela), generally below 1,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for the male's variable but distinct plumage (often black upperparts, white belly, and white wing patches). It often forages on the ground. Listen for its buzzy, slightly wheezy song.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Males are very active and vocal during the breeding season, enhancing observation opportunities.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This adaptable species thrives in a variety of disturbed and semi-open habitats, often seen in agricultural fields and suburban areas, making it easily accessible for birdwatchers.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.