seedeater
seedeater Lexical Profile
seedeater Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any animal whose diet consists primarily or exclusively of seeds.
"Many desert rodents are highly adapted seedeaters, storing grain in their burrows to survive the harsh dry season."
American Any of numerous small, finch-like Neotropical birds belonging to the genus Sporophila and related genera, characterized by their stout, conical bills perfectly adapted for cracking husks.
"The variable seedeater is a common sight in the grassy scrublands of Central and South America."
African Any of various African finches, particularly those of the genus Crithagra, known for their short, thick beaks and seed-based diets.
"The streaky seedeater is often found foraging in small flocks across the highland savannas of East Africa."
Word Origin & Etymology
A direct compound of the English words 'seed' and 'eater', coined to describe animals adapted to a primarily granivorous diet.
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