About the Slate-colored Seedeater
The slate-colored seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in most countries of Central America and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, French Guiana, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It formerly occurred on Trinidad but has been extirpated there.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila schistacea |
| Species Codes | slcsee1, SCSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slate-colored Seedeater belong to?
The Slate-colored Seedeater (Sporophila schistacea) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slate-colored Seedeater?
The slate-colored seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in most countries of Central America and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, French Guiana, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It formerly occurred on Trinidad but has been ...
Where can I report a Slate-colored Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Slate-colored Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slcsee1, or on iNaturalist.
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