Chestnut-bellied Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila castaneiventris Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila castaneiventris
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description General Info
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Description
The chestnut-bellied seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater primarily eats grass seeds and fruits, including those of Cecropia trees and Müllerian bodies. They forage on stems and the ground, depending on grass availability, and consume fruit opened by larger species, often feeding in groups.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-bellied Seedeater encompasses grassy and shrubby clearings, alongside agricultural environments. These birds are also prevalent in grassy patches within urban areas, including towns and villages. Another notable habitat includes floating vegetation present in bodies of water such as lakes or artificially created lagoons.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater