Marsh Seedeater
A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches, Also known as Narosky's Seedeater Scientific name : Sporophila palustris Genus : Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Marsh Seedeater, A species of Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
Also known as:
Narosky's Seedeater
Botanical name: Sporophila palustris
Genus: Typical Seedeaters and Seed Finches
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Description
Description
The marsh seedeater (Sporophila palustris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is sexually dichromic, with the males sporting a bright white throat, grey crown and chestnut belly, and the females resembling other brown female seedeaters. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is migratory, breeding in wet grasslands and marshes around Uruguay and Argentina and migrating northwards in the austral winter to wet and dry grasslands in southern Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss, trapping for the pet trade, and pesticides. It is currently protected across most of its range and several protected areas may help safeguard this species. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Marsh Seedeater's diet mainly consists of grass seeds such as Paspalum spp. and Setaria parviflora. It forages by clinging to grass stems, typically feeding in mixed flocks with other seedeaters.
Habitat
The marsh Seedeater predominantly inhabits very moist grasslands, especially those adjacent to marshes, which are critical for its breeding. This species is closely associated with marsh environments and is often observed perching on taller vegetation, like Erigonum, within primarily Scirpus or Typha marshes. Outside the breeding season, marsh Seedeater can also be found in dry grassland habitats.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
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