Black-and-tawny Seedeater
Sporophila nigrorufa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sporophila-nigrorufa"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-tawny Seedeater (Sporophila nigrorufa) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tángaras), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.8 cm and a weight of 10.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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The Black-and-tawny Seedeater is a vulnerable small seedeater of tall-grass savannas and grasslands in Bolivia and adjacent Brazil. Males have a black crown and mask contrasting with tawny-orange underparts. It feeds on grass seeds and is threatened by grassland conversion to agriculture.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,8 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 10,8 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Thraupidae (Tángaras) |
| Genus | Sporophila |
| Especies | Sporophila nigrorufa |
Distribution
Black-and-tawny Seedeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family