Tawny-bellied Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila hypoxantha Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Tawny-bellied Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila hypoxantha
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Description
The tawny-bellied seedeater (Sporophila hypoxantha) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (formerly in Emberizidae). It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Tawny-bellied Seedeater primarily consumes grass seeds, clinging to stems while foraging. They often feed in small groups or mixed flocks, exhibiting a preference for perching on stems during feeding times.
Habitat
The tawny-bellied Seedeater typically resides in expansive, moist grasslands and gently undulating grassy hills. It favors areas with tall grass, frequently adjourning marshes or wet zones contiguous to the grassland. This species is also associated with mature roadside grass patches. Broadly, it inhabits regions characterized by lush grassy environments.
Dite type
Granivorous