VUVulnerable
Buffy-fronted Seedeater
Sporophila frontalis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in THRAUPIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Buffy-fronted Seedeater classified as Vulnerable?
Buffy-fronted Seedeater is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Buffy-fronted Seedeater live?
Buffy-fronted Seedeater occurs in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Buffy-fronted Seedeater?
The main threats to Buffy-fronted Seedeater are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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