Image via Macaulay Library
Sooty Grassquit
- Scientific name
- Asemospiza fuliginosa
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Sooty Grassquit, scientifically classified as Asemospiza fuliginosa, occupies a distinct place within the Thraupidae family. Native to South America, particularly within the Atlantic Forest and across the Amazon basin, this species evolved to thrive in forest edges and clearings. Its taxonomic history is defined by its rounded wing morphology and notched tail, features that support its unique flight patterns and foraging behavior in dense undergrowth.
The description and scientific documentation of this species were shaped by 19th-century ornithological expeditions that categorized the diverse avian life of the Neotropics. Ornithologists focused on its muted, monochromatic plumage as a key identifying characteristic compared to its more vibrant relatives. The bird is recognized by the scientific community not for ornamental design, but for its role as a persistent, ground-dwelling seed eater, illustrating the functional evolutionary adaptations typical of the grassquit lineage.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sooty Grassquit
Sooty Grassquit is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sooty Grassquit on collecto.rs?
Sooty Grassquit doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sooty Grassquit?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sooty Grassquit catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sooty Grassquit is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
