Seedeater
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sidˈi.təɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seedeater is a noun meaning (literally) An individual or species which eats seeds.
Meaning
(literally) An individual or species which eats seeds.
More Meanings
- A bird species which feeds mainly on seeds.
- Any bird in the genus Sporophila of the tanager family, Thraupidae
- Any bird in the genus Amaurospiza, now classified in the family Cardinalidae
Example Sentences
Most seedeaters have strong, typically shaped bills.
Mammal seedeaters include chipmunks; ground squirrels; red, gray, and fox squirrels; voles; white-footed mice; and pocket gophers.
Word Forms
- seedeaters
Synonyms for seedeater
Depending on context, synonyms include hard-bill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include granivore, meateater, plant eater, dogeater, planteater, cannibal.
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