About the Yellow-bellied Seedeater
The yellow-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad, in the Lesser Antilles, and in every South American country except Chile and Uruguay. However, it has been found in Argentina only as a vagrant and reports from Paraguay are unconfirmed.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila nigricollis |
| Species Codes | yebsee1, YBSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Seedeater belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Seedeater?
The yellow-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad, in the Lesser Antilles, and in every South American country except Chile and Uruguay. However, it has been found in Argentina only as a vagrant and rep...
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebsee1, or on iNaturalist.
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