Nicaraguan Seed-Finch
Sporophila nuttingi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila nuttingi (Nicaraguan Seed-Finch)
About the Nicaraguan Seed-Finch
The Nicaraguan seed finch (Sporophila nuttingi) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and northwestern Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest.
The scientific name of this bird commemorates the zoologist Charles Cleveland Nutting. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Nicaraguan Seed-Finch in Braulio Carrillo 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 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Nicaraguan Seed-Finch in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nicaraguan Seed-Finch sighting in Braulio Carrillo National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Nicaraguan Seed-Finch in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Nicaraguan Seed-Finch in Braulio Carrillo National Park in our monthly data.