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Ruddy-breasted Seedeater

Sporophila minuta

Least Concern

About

A tiny, chestnut-red seedeater of open grasslands, weedy fields, and marshes distributed across Central America and most of South America east of the Andes to Argentina, ruddy-breasted seedeaters have warm rufous-red plumage in males with darker wings. Among the most widely distributed Sporophila seedeaters, they thrive in disturbed agricultural landscapes and secondary growth. They forage in small to large flocks on grass seeds and cereal crops. Least Concern with populations benefiting from agricultural expansion.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (burung pengicau)

Species

Sporophila minuta (Ruddy-breasted Seedeater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカハラヒメウソ

Chinese 棕胸食籽雀

Spanish Semillero Pechirrufo

French Sporophile petit-louis

German Zwergpfäffchen

Portuguese caboclinho-lindo

Russian Малая вьюрковая овсянка

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Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch

Sporophila angolensis

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Chestnut Seedeater

Sporophila cinnamomea

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Black-and-white Seedeater

Sporophila intermedia

Least Concern

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Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea

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Black-bellied Seedeater

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Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ruddy-breasted Seedeater?

The scientific name of Ruddy-breasted Seedeater is Sporophila minuta. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.

What is the conservation status of Ruddy-breasted Seedeater?

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater (Sporophila minuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ruddy-breasted Seedeater live?

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Ruddy-breasted Seedeater belong to?

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater (Sporophila minuta) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Ruddy-breasted Seedeater endangered?

No, Ruddy-breasted Seedeater (Sporophila minuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ruddy-breasted Seedeater belong to?

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater (Sporophila minuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Ruddy-breasted Seedeater?

The closest relatives of Ruddy-breasted Seedeater in the genus Sporophila include Black-bellied Seedeater, Black-billed Seed-Finch, Buffy-fronted Seedeater, Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch, Chestnut Seedeater.