Lesser Seedcracker

It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

The Lesser Seedcracker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Lesser Seedcracker (Pyrenestes minor) is a common species of estrildid finch found in sub-saharan Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 410,000 km². It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. References - * BirdLife Species Factsheet Stub icon This Estrildidae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

Distribution of Lesser seedcracker in southern Africa, based on statistical smoothing of the records from first SA Bird Atlas Project (© Animal Demography unit, University of Cape Town; smoothing by Birgit Erni and Francesca Little). Colours range from dark blue (most common) through to yellow (least common). Predators and parasites Its eggs are sometimes eaten by Laniarius aethiopicus (Tropical boubou). Food It mainly eats grass seeds, probably supplemented with insects. More

for Lesser Seedcracker and possibly even African Pitta We stay at the new Msasa Camp on the Chinizua River. More