Marsh Seedeater (Sporophila palustris)
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Marsh Seedeater

Sporophila palustris (Barrows, 1883)

10–12 cmLength8.2 gWeight

The marsh seedeater (Sporophila palustris) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: November–December · Most records: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November–December · Most records: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Marsh Seedeater has been recorded at 34 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ceibas – camino Cuatro HermanasArgentina167 records
  2. PN Iberá – Portal Laguna IberáArgentina111 records
  3. Cambá TrapoArgentina26 records
More places
  1. PerdicesArgentina21 records
  2. PN Iberá – Portal CambyretáArgentina18 records
  3. Ea. Rincón del SocorroArgentina17 records
  4. CeibasArgentina15 records
  5. Reserva UrutaúArgentina11 records
  6. PARNA das EmasBrazil11 records
  7. Bahia de AsuncionParaguay9 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBrazilParaguay

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 marsh seedeater (Sporophila palustris) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Marsh Seedeater?

The Marsh Seedeater is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 8.2 g.

Where does the Marsh Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Marsh Seedeater?

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

Is the Marsh Seedeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Marsh Seedeater as Endangered.

What does the Marsh Seedeater eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Marsh Seedeater in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
8.2 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
8 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Sporophila

Other birds in the genus Sporophila

Lesson's SeedeaterLesson's SeedeaterSporophila bouvronidesLined SeedeaterLined SeedeaterSporophila lineolaCinnamon-rumped SeedeaterCinnamon-rumped SeedeaterSporophila torqueolaMorelet's SeedeaterMorelet's SeedeaterSporophila morelletiVariable SeedeaterVariable SeedeaterSporophila corvinaGrey SeedeaterGrey SeedeaterSporophila intermediaWing-barred SeedeaterWing-barred SeedeaterSporophila americanaWhite-naped SeedeaterWhite-naped SeedeaterSporophila fringilloidesBlack-and-white SeedeaterBlack-and-white SeedeaterSporophila luctuosaDouble-collared SeedeaterDouble-collared SeedeaterSporophila caerulescensYellow-bellied SeedeaterYellow-bellied SeedeaterSporophila nigricollisDubois's SeedeaterDubois's SeedeaterSporophila ardesiaca
Marsh Seedeater

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