Parrot-billed Seedeater
Sporophila peruviana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila peruviana (Parrot-billed Seedeater)
About the Parrot-billed Seedeater
The parrot-billed seedeater (Sporophila peruviana) is a small species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in various shrubby habitats in western Ecuador and western Peru. Outside the breeding season, it is quite social and frequently seen in flocks with other small seed-eating birds.
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Recent sightings of Parrot-billed Seedeater in Machalilla 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Parrot-billed Seedeater in Machalilla National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Parrot-billed Seedeater sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 139 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Parrot-billed Seedeater in Machalilla National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Parrot-billed Seedeater in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.