Copper Seedeater
Sporophila bouvreuil
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila bouvreuil (Copper Seedeater)
About the Copper Seedeater
The copper seedeater (Sporophila bouvreuil) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It was lumped with the pearly-bellied seedeater (S. pileata) and known together as the capped seedeater before being split in February 2012.
It is found in Brazil and Suriname. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. South American Classification Committee (February 8, 2012). "Proposal (#502) to South American Classification Committee – Split Sporophila pileata from S. bouvreuil". Archived from the original on April 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
Machado, E. & Silveira, L.F. (2010) Geographical and seasonal distribution of the Seedeaters Sporophila bouvreuil and Sporophila pileata (Aves: Emberizidae). Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, 50 (32):517-533. Machado, E. & Silveira, L.F. (2011) Plumage variability and taxonomy of the Capped Seedeater Sporophila bouvreuil (Aves: Passeriformes: Emberizidae). Zootaxa, 2781: 49–62. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Copper Seedeater in Serra da Canastra National Park
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Pearly-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 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Copper Seedeater in Serra da Canastra National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Copper Seedeater sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Copper Seedeater in Serra da Canastra National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Copper Seedeater in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.