Dark-throated Seedeater
Sporophila ruficollis
The dark-throated seedeater is a bird species in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Sporophila
Dark-throated Seedeater belongs to the family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The dark-throated seedeater is a bird species in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The Dark-throated Seedeater faces significant pressure from widespread habitat loss and degradation across its South American range, primarily due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in grassland and wetland areas. The species' specialized diet and habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape modifications, while its popularity in the illegal bird trade adds additional pressure on wild populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits open grasslands, marshy areas, and wetland edges with tall grasses and sedges, typically in lowland regions. The species shows preference for seasonally flooded grasslands and areas near water bodies where seed-producing grasses are abundant.
Threats
Agricultural conversion of grasslands and wetlands
Cattle ranching and overgrazing
Habitat fragmentation
Illegal capture for bird trade
Wetland drainage and modification
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Dark-throated Seedeater (Sporophila ruficollis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dark-throated-seedeater