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Yellow-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila nigricollis

Least Concern

About

A small, distinctive seedeater with yellow underparts and a conspicuous black bib in males, yellow-bellied seedeaters inhabit weedy fields, forest edges, and grasslands from Costa Rica through South America to Argentina. Males have black upper parts with chestnut flanks contrasting with yellow belly. They form large flocks on grass seeds and agricultural weeds. Popular as cage birds in South America for the males' attractive plumage and melodious song. Listed as Least Concern with widespread and stable populations.

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 nigricollis (Yellow-bellied Seedeater)

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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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 intermedia

Least Concern

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Black-bellied Seedeater

Sporophila melanogaster

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-bellied Seedeater?

The scientific name of Yellow-bellied Seedeater is Sporophila nigricollis. It belongs to the genus Sporophila.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-bellied Seedeater?

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-bellied Seedeater live?

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

What family does Yellow-bellied Seedeater belong to?

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the genus Sporophila, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Yellow-bellied Seedeater endangered?

No, Yellow-bellied Seedeater (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 Yellow-bellied Seedeater belong to?

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-bellied Seedeater?

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