noun
- small birds that primarily feed on seeds, especially finches and similar species
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The seedeaters gathered around the bird feeder filled with sunflower seeds.
- Many seedeaters have strong, cone-shaped beaks adapted for cracking open seeds.
- During winter, seedeaters rely heavily on stored seeds and bird feeders.
- The garden attracted various seedeaters including finches and sparrows.
- Seedeaters play an important role in seed dispersal throughout the ecosystem.
- The ornithologist studied the feeding habits of different seedeaters in the region.