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Einfarbpfäffchen

Sporophila intermedia

Least Concern

About

A small, inconspicuous seedeater with grey-brown plumage and a conical bill, grey seedeaters inhabit open grasslands, savanna, and rice fields across northern South America from Colombia and Venezuela to Trinidad and the Guianas. Males are medium grey with darker wings; females are streaked brown. Highly gregarious, forming large foraging flocks on grass seeds. Like many grassland seedeaters, grey seedeaters are poorly known ecologically and face ongoing pressure from agricultural conversion of native grasslands.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アシグロヒメウソ
Chinese 淺灰食籽雀
Spanish Semillero Intermedio
French Sporophile intermédiaire
German Einfarbpfäffchen
Portuguese papa-capim-cinza
Russian Одноцветная вьюрковая овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Einfarbpfäffchen?
The scientific name of Einfarbpfäffchen is Sporophila intermedia. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.
What is the conservation status of Einfarbpfäffchen?
Einfarbpfäffchen (Sporophila intermedia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Einfarbpfäffchen live?
Einfarbpfäffchen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Einfarbpfäffchen belong to?
Einfarbpfäffchen (Sporophila intermedia) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Einfarbpfäffchen endangered?
No, Einfarbpfäffchen (Sporophila intermedia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Einfarbpfäffchen belong to?
Einfarbpfäffchen (Sporophila intermedia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Einfarbpfäffchen?
The closest relatives of Einfarbpfäffchen in the genus Sporophila include Braunbürzelpfäffchen, Braunkehlpfäffchen, Diamantpfäffchen, Dickschnabelpfäffchen, Duboispfäffchen.

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