White-bellied Seedeater
Sporophila leucoptera
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila leucoptera (White-bellied Seedeater)
About the White-bellied Seedeater
The white-bellied seedeater (Sporophila leucoptera) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found mainly in Bolivia, Paraguay and eastern Brazil, with smaller numbers in Suriname, southeastern Peru and northern Argentina.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied 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 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 8 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 9 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 12 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Seedeater sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Seedeater in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.