Red-crested Finch vs Black-bellied Seedeater

Coryphospingus cucullatus compared with Sporophila melanogaster

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-crested Finch Black-bellied Seedeater
Scientific Name Coryphospingus cucullatus Sporophila melanogaster
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Thraupidae Thraupidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 12.8 cm (5.0 in) 10.6 cm (4.2 in)
Weight 14.5 g (0.51 oz) 9.25 g (0.33 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Red-crested Finch only

None

Black-bellied Seedeater only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Red-crested Finch

Near Threatened

Black-bellied Seedeater

About These Birds

Black-bellied Seedeater

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.

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