noun
- a small bird that feeds primarily on seeds
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The yellow seedeater is common in grasslands throughout South America.
- Seedeaters have specialized beaks adapted for cracking open small seeds.
- We spotted a flock of seedeaters feeding on wildflower seeds in the meadow.
- The white-collared seedeater builds its nest in dense shrubs.
- Many seedeaters migrate seasonally following seed availability.
- Birdwatchers often identify seedeaters by their distinctive feeding behavior.