Image via Macaulay Library
White-rumped Seedeater
- Scientific name
- Crithagra leucopygia
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The White-rumped Seedeater, scientifically known as Crithagra leucopygia, is a small passerine bird native to the Sahel region of Africa. It was first described by the ornithologist Ernst Hartert in 1904. These birds are part of the Fringillidae family and are widely recognized for their modest, streaked brown plumage and the characteristic white rump patch that distinguishes them from other members of the seedeater group.
The species is favored in aviculture primarily for its melodic, complex song, which is remarkably intricate for a bird of its size. Their biology reflects an adaptation to arid savannah environments, featuring rounded wings and a notched tail that assist in their agile, rapid flight patterns. While not domesticated in the traditional sense, they have been studied and kept by bird enthusiasts for decades due to their social nature and relatively hardy disposition in controlled environments.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About White-rumped Seedeater
White-rumped Seedeater is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track White-rumped Seedeater on collecto.rs?
White-rumped Seedeater doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of White-rumped Seedeater?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the White-rumped Seedeater catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for White-rumped Seedeater is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
