Term for a bird [animal] that eats seeds, buds, or other parts of plants; for example, Purple Finch, Evening Grosbeak, and others in the finch family[2].
The Hoatzin eats leaves, and has a remarkable crop in order to digest them[2]. Many seed-eating birds will feed insects during nesting time and to their young[2], see insectivorous.
References[]
- ^ Frances, Peter; et al. (2007). Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN 1564582957.
- ^ a b c Terres, John K. (1980). The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. ISBN 0394466519.
See also[]
- Nectivore
- Granivore
- Flovivore
- Insectivore
- Carnivore
- Omnivore
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