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The black-and-white seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Well-named seedeater found from Venezuela to Bolivia. Male is all black above with a white patch at base of primaries and white belly. Could be confused with Yellow-bellied Seedeater, but that species lacks the wing patch and the belly is pale yellow. Females are brown and extremely similar to other seedeaters; look for accompanying males to help you identify! Generally an Andean species, found up to about 2,500 m, but sometimes wanders into adjacent lowlands. Uncommon in grassland or edge scrub, often in flocks with other seedeaters.
