Dark-throated Seedeater
Sporophila ruficollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila ruficollis (Dark-throated Seedeater)
About the Dark-throated Seedeater
The dark-throated seedeater (Sporophila ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (formerly in Emberizidae). It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay (where it can still be found at the Quebrada de los Cuervos).
Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dark-throated Seedeater in Amboró National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |