Rufous-rumped Seedeater
NameRufous-rumped Seedeater
Common NameRufous-rumped Seedeater
Scientific NameSporophila hypochroma
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a grey head, blackish upperparts, and bright rufous underparts and rump. Their wings are dark with a small white speculum. Females are duller, olive-brown above and buffy-yellowish below.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a thin, high-pitched, slightly buzzy trill, often described as a series of clear, high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in central South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina, particularly in the Pantanal region.
Identifying Featuresmale's grey head, male's rufous underparts and rump, small size, grassland habitat, small white wing patch (male)
Description
This small South American seedeater is characterized by the male's striking grey head, dark upperparts, and vibrant rufous underparts and rump. It typically inhabits grasslands and open areas, feeding primarily on seeds.
