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 Iberá National Park
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Marsh Seedeater
Sporophila palustris
Rufous-rumped Seedeater
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Chestnut Seedeater
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Lined Seedeater
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Pearly-bellied Seedeater
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White-bellied Seedeater
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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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dark-throated Seedeater in Iberá National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dark-throated Seedeater sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 149 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dark-throated Seedeater in Iberá National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Dark-throated Seedeater in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.