Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches Scientific name : Sporophila minuta Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Botanical name: Sporophila minuta
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
The ruddy-breasted seedeater (Sporophila minuta) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater primarily feed on seeds and fruit, complementing their diet with arthropods. They exhibit foraging behavior typical of granivores and may show a preference for certain seed types, adapting their feeding strategy to availability.
Habitat
The ruddy-breasted Seedeater, a bird species, inhabits a range of open and semi-open landscapes. General habitats include open spaces adjacent to roadsides and urban areas like parks and gardens. These birds are also found in natural vegetation such as bramble thickets, areas with wild roses, and old clearings where bracken and pines are prevalent. Ruddy-breasted Seedeater tends to occupy open savannas and may frequent agricultural environments, adapting to live near human dwellings. Their habitat extends from sea level up to elevations of 2200 meters, indicating a broad adaptability to different altitudes within their range.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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