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Variable Seedeater

Sporophila corvina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Passeriformes (جواثم)
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Sporophila
Species
Sporophila corvina (Variable Seedeater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワリヒメウソ
Chinese 杂色食籽雀
Spanish Semillero Variable
French Sporophile variable
German Mohrenpfäffchen

Similar Species in Sporophila

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Black-billed Seed-Finch
Sporophila atrirostris
Least Concern
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Buffy-fronted Seedeater
Sporophila frontalis
Vulnerable
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Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch
Sporophila angolensis
Least Concern
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Chestnut Seedeater
Sporophila cinnamomea
Vulnerable
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Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
Sporophila minuta
Least Concern
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Black-and-white Seedeater
Sporophila luctuosa
Least Concern
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Grey Seedeater
Sporophila intermedia
Least Concern
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Black-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila melanogaster
Near Threatened
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Variable Seedeater?
The scientific name of Variable Seedeater is Sporophila corvina. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.
What is the conservation status of Variable Seedeater?
Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Variable Seedeater live?
Variable Seedeater is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Variable Seedeater belong to?
Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Variable Seedeater endangered?
No, Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Variable Seedeater belong to?
Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Variable Seedeater?
The closest relatives of Variable Seedeater in the genus Sporophila include Black-bellied Seedeater, Black-billed Seed-Finch, Buffy-fronted Seedeater, Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch, Chestnut Seedeater.

Native Range — 3 Countries

View all 3 countries →

Genus Sporophila — 20 Species

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Black-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila melanogaster
NT 🐾
Black-billed Seed-Finch
Sporophila atrirostris
LC 🐾
Buffy-fronted Seedeater
Sporophila frontalis
VU 🐾
Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch
Sporophila angolensis
LC 🐾
Chestnut Seedeater
Sporophila cinnamomea
VU 🐾
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
Sporophila minuta
LC 🐾
Black-and-white Seedeater
Sporophila luctuosa
LC 🐾
Grey Seedeater
Sporophila intermedia
LC 🐾
Slate-colored Seedeater
Sporophila schistacea
LC 🐾
Yellow-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila nigricollis
LC 🐾
Great-billed Seed-Finch
Sporophila maximiliani
EN 🐾
Large-billed Seed-Finch
Sporophila crassirostris
LC 🐾
Lesson's Seedeater
Sporophila bouvronides
LC 🐾
Lined Seedeater
Sporophila lineola
LC 🐾
Marsh Seedeater
Sporophila palustris
EN 🐾
Morelet's Seedeater
Sporophila morelleti
LC 🐾
Nicaraguan Seed-Finch
Sporophila nuttingi
LC 🐾
Parrot-billed Seedeater
Sporophila peruviana
LC 🐾
Pearly-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila pileata
LC 🐾
Plumbeous Seedeater
Sporophila plumbea
LC
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