About the White-bellied Seedeater
The white-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found mainly in Bolivia, Paraguay and eastern Brazil, with smaller numbers in Suriname, southeastern Peru and northern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila leucoptera |
| Species Codes | whbsee1, WBSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Seedeater belong to?
The White-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila leucoptera) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Seedeater?
The white-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found mainly in Bolivia, Paraguay and eastern Brazil, with smaller numbers in Suriname, southeastern Peru and northern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, and heavily deg...
Where can I report a White-bellied Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsee1, or on iNaturalist.
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