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Semillero Ventriamarillo

Sporophila nigricollis

Least Concern

About

Un pequeño y distintivo semillero con partes inferiores amarillas y un conspicuo babero negro en los machos, los semilleros de vientre amarillo habitan campos con malezas, bordes forestales y pastizales desde Costa Rica a través de América del Sur hasta Argentina. Los machos tienen partes superiores negras con flancos castaños que contrastan con el vientre amarillo. Forman grandes bandadas sobre semillas de gramíneas y malezas agrícolas. Populares como aves de jaula en América del Sur por el plumaje atractivo y el melodioso canto de los machos. Clasificado como Preocupación Menor con poblaciones amplias y estables.

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 キバラヒメウソ
Chinese 黃腹食籽雀
Spanish Semillero Ventriamarillo
French Sporophile à ventre jaune
German Gelbbauchpfäffchen
Portuguese baiano
Russian Желтобрюхая вьюрковая овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Semillero Ventriamarillo?
The scientific name of Semillero Ventriamarillo is Sporophila nigricollis. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.
What is the conservation status of Semillero Ventriamarillo?
Semillero Ventriamarillo (Sporophila nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Semillero Ventriamarillo live?
Semillero Ventriamarillo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Semillero Ventriamarillo belong to?
Semillero Ventriamarillo (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Semillero Ventriamarillo endangered?
No, Semillero Ventriamarillo (Sporophila nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Semillero Ventriamarillo belong to?
Semillero Ventriamarillo (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Semillero Ventriamarillo?
The closest relatives of Semillero Ventriamarillo in the genus Sporophila include chilga, curío ventricastaño, Semillero Acollarado, Semillero Aliblanco, Semillero arriero.

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