About the Rufous-rumped Seedeater
The rufous-rumped seedeater, also known as the grey-and-chestnut seedeater, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It breeds in southern Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. It migrates northward to Bolivia, the Pantanal and central Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila hypochroma |
| Species Codes | rursee1, RRSE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-rumped Seedeater belong to?
The Rufous-rumped Seedeater (Sporophila hypochroma) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-rumped Seedeater?
The Rufous-rumped Seedeater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-rumped Seedeater?
The rufous-rumped seedeater, also known as the grey-and-chestnut seedeater, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It breeds in southern Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. It migrates northward to Bolivia, the Pantanal and central Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or t...
Where can I report a Rufous-rumped Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-rumped Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rursee1, or on iNaturalist.
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