Black-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila melanogaster
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The Black-bellied Seedeater is a Near Threatened small finch restricted to grasslands and marshes in southern Brazil, with the male showing a white face and breast contrasting with a black belly and back. Habitat loss due to conversion of Atlantic Forest grasslands to agriculture has significantly reduced its range and numbers. It feeds on grass seeds, particularly in dense wet grasslands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 9.25 g | 0.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 9 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Sporophila |
| Species | Sporophila melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-bellied Seedeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family