Copper Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches, Also known as Northern Capped Seedeater, Cinnamon Seedeater, Pinkish Seedeater Scientific name : Sporophila bouvreuil Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Copper Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Also known as:
Northern Capped Seedeater, Cinnamon Seedeater, Pinkish Seedeater
Botanical name: Sporophila bouvreuil
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Description
The copper seedeater (Sporophila bouvreuil) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It was lumped with the pearly-bellied seedeater, (S. pileata) and known together as the capped seedeater before being split in February 2012. It is found Brazil and Suriname. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Copper Seedeater's diet consists primarily of grass seeds, gleaned both from clinging to stems and foraging on the ground. Feeding often occurs in pairs, but copper Seedeater may join flocks outside the breeding season, showing adaptable social feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The copper Seedeater is typically found in open cerrado landscapes, savannas, and mature tall-grass grasslands. These environments provide the general ecological conditions necessary for the species' survival and are characterized by their spatial openness and vegetation structure, providing suitable foraging and nesting grounds. The copper Seedeater occupies these habitats within broader tropical and subtropical regions, refraining from specificity in elevation given the exclusion criteria.
Dite type
Granivorous