Buffy-fronted Seedeater
Sporophila frontalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila frontalis (Buffy-fronted Seedeater)
About the Buffy-fronted Seedeater
The buffy-fronted seedeater (Sporophila frontalis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in eastern South America, mainly in far northeastern Argentina and along the southeastern Brazilian coastline. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Recent sightings of Buffy-fronted Seedeater in Itatiaia 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Buffy-fronted Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Buffy-fronted Seedeater sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 141 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Buffy-fronted Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Buffy-fronted Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.