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Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
- Scientific name
- Sporophila minuta
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Ruddy-breasted Seedeater is a species of passerine bird belonging to the tanager family, Thraupidae. Native to the Neotropics, its range extends from Mexico through Central America to northern South America and Trinidad and Tobago. It typically inhabits open grassy areas, scrub, and agricultural lands, reflecting the adaptability of its genus to modified environments.
The species was formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Morphologically, the bird is characterized by its rounded wing shape, which facilitates its typical low-altitude flight, and a distinctly notched tail. The male exhibits a characteristic ruddy or cinnamon-colored breast, which distinguishes it from other similar seedeaters, while the female maintains a more muted, brownish plumage suitable for camouflage in nesting environments.
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