It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
The Plain-coloured Seedeater is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Plain-coloured Seedeater (Catamenia inornata) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Catamenia inornata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More
The Plain-coloured Seedeater (Catamenia inornata) is less close to the true seedeaters than to other tanagers Atypical seedeaters * Acanthidops – Peg-billed Finch * Catamenia (3 species) * Haplospiza (2 species) Relatives of true seedeaters These tanagers are the true seedeaters' closest relatives: * Charitospiza – Coal-crested Finch * Lophospingus (2 species) * Sicalis – More
Alternate common name(s): Plain-coloured Seedeater, Plain Seedeater Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs near Manizales, Caldas, Colombia - Mar, 2006 More
Plain-coloured Seedeater (common at A, PP) Black-and-white Seedeater (several at P) Saffron Finch Plumbeous Sierra-Finch (common above 3000m) Band-tailed Sierra-Finch (several near Catamayo) Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch (several near Catamayo and in Sozoranga,) *Slaty Finch (1 at BL) *Pale-naped Brush-Finch (2 at GL) *Rufous-naped Brush-Finch (several at C, S) *Tricoloured Brush-Finch (1 at P) *White-headed Brush-Finch (several near M) *Bay-crowned Brush-Finch More