Buffy-fronted Seedeater
NameBuffy-fronted Seedeater
Common NameBuffy-fronted Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila frontalis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a striking buffy-white forehead and supercilium contrasting with a greyish head, olive-brown upperparts, and whitish underparts. Females and immatures are duller, predominantly olive-brown above and buffy-whitish below, with a less distinct pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, sweet, and often rapid notes, sometimes incorporating trills. Calls typically include soft 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, primarily within the Atlantic Forest biome.
Identifying Featuresbuffy-white forehead (males), pale supercilium, stocky build, conical bill, association with bamboo thickets
Description
A small, stocky seedeater typically found in humid forests, often associated with bamboo thickets. This species primarily forages for seeds, moving deliberately through dense vegetation. It is known for its distinctive head markings, particularly in males.
