Brown-rumped Seedeater
NameBrown-rumped Seedeater
Common NameBrown-rumped Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila hypochroma
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales have brownish-grey upperparts, including the back and wings, with a prominent white stripe (supercilium) above the eye. The underparts are paler, ranging from whitish to buffy. The bill is conical and greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls. Its song is a simple, somewhat buzzy series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Brown-rumped Seedeater is found in south-central South America, inhabiting parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, small size, conical bill, brownish-grey upperparts, pale underparts
Description
This small seedeater is characterized by its rather plain brownish-grey plumage and a distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages for seeds in grassy areas, often found near water.
