Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch (Sporophila angolensis)
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Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch

Sporophila angolensis (Linnaeus, 1766)

11–12 cmLength13 gWeight

The chestnut-bellied seed finch (Sporophila angolensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch has been recorded at 252 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani LodgeEcuador368 records
  2. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador358 records
  3. Manu BiolodgePeru351 records
More places
  1. Salesópolis – Sítio MacuquinhoBrazil338 records
  2. Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil315 records
  3. Wayra ReserveEcuador275 records
  4. Águila Arpía ProAves ReserveColombia271 records
  5. Sumaco RoadEcuador252 records
  6. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina206 records
  7. Asociacion para La Conservacion de Aves y La Biodiversidad Koepcke's HermitPeru204 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilPeruEcuadorColombiaArgentinaBoliviaGuyanaParaguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The chestnut-bellied seed finch (Sporophila angolensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It formerly was found on Trinidad but has been extirpated.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch?

The Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern, eastern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
13 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northern, eastern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Sporophila

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Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch

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