Small, dark, and sparrow-like with a stubby conical bill. Short tail and dark legs. Male blackish on head and breast, with olive-green upperparts. Female pale gray belly and breast with gray head and olive-gray upperparts.

Length: 11 (cm) Wingspan: 18 (cm)

Habitat:

Found in scrubby areas, grassy and weedy fields, or overgrown lots.

Behavior:

Often visits bird feeders. Bounding flight is interspersed with fluttery wingbeats.

Feeding:

Mostly eats seeds, but also insects and fruits.