White-bellied Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila leucoptera Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
White-bellied Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila leucoptera
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The white-bellied seedeater (Sporophila leucoptera) 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. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-bellied Seedeater primarily feeds on grass seeds and other plant seeds, occasionally consuming insects. It exhibits a unique foraging behavior of hanging from stems to extract seeds. White-bellied Seedeater tends to feed alone or in pairs, rather than in flocks.
Habitat
The white-bellied Seedeater typically inhabits environments near water bodies such as lakes, streams, and marshlands. These locations often feature shrubby thickets and are close to secondary-forest edges with adjoining grass patches, defining an area rich in resources necessary for its survival.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
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