Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
NameRuddy-breasted Seedeater
Common NameRuddy-breasted Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila minuta
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a slate-gray head, nape, and upperparts, with a distinct ruddy-cinnamon throat, breast, belly, and flanks. The wings are dark with two prominent white wing bars. Females are duller, mostly olive-brown above and buffy below.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, thin, and often buzzy or trilling series of notes. Calls include short, sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America, and across northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, male's gray upperparts and ruddy underparts, conical bill, white wing bars
Description
This small seedeater is characterized by the male's striking slate-gray upperparts and head, contrasting sharply with its bright ruddy-cinnamon underparts. It typically forages for seeds in open grassy habitats, often in small flocks.
