Temminck's Seedeater
Sporophila falcirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila falcirostris (Temminck's Seedeater)
About the Temminck's Seedeater
Temminck's seedeater (Sporophila falcirostris) 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.
This bird's common name commemorates the Dutch naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Temminck's Seedeater in Tijuca 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 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Temminck's Seedeater in Tijuca National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Temminck's Seedeater sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Temminck's Seedeater in Tijuca National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Temminck's Seedeater in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.