Black-and-white Seedeater
Sporophila luctuosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusSporophila (Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches)
- SpeciesSporophila luctuosa (Black-and-white Seedeater)
About the Black-and-white Seedeater
The black-and-white seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-and-white Seedeater in Yasuní 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 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 9 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 11 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-and-white Seedeater in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-and-white Seedeater sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-and-white Seedeater in Yasuní National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Black-and-white Seedeater in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.