Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 10 - 12 cm
- Weight
- 10 - 15 g
- Diet
- Seeds, Grains, Insects, Fruits
Habitat
Open grasslandsSavannasWoodlandsAgricultural fields
Behavior
- Forages for seeds, grains, and insects in open grasslands and woodlands
- Uses its strong, conical bill to crack open seeds
- Lives in small groups, often with other finch species
- Engages in social behavior, such as preening and allopreening