Ruddy-breasted Seedeater

Sporophila minuta (Linnaeus, 1758)

8.6–9.6 cmLength7.8 gWeight

The ruddy-breasted seedeater (Sporophila minuta) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: February–March and May · Most records: Colombia, Panama, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater has been recorded at 248 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 15 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Parque Simon BolivarVenezuela1,181 records
Ammo Dump PondsPanama1,129 records
Represa CameguaduaColombia825 records

More places

Medio Queso wetlandCosta Rica706 records
Humedal AmalitaColombia535 records
RN Laguna de SonsoColombia521 records
Hacienda El Escobal, TolimaColombia499 records
Yaviza wetlandsPanama438 records
Arrocera Del ValleNicaragua420 records
Entrada Los Chiles (El Parque) hasta Caño NegroCosta Rica330 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia Panama Venezuela Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador Mexico Guyana

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 ruddy-breasted seedeater (Sporophila minuta) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, most Central American countries, and across northern South America.

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Questions

How big is the Ruddy-breasted Seedeater?

The Ruddy-breasted Seedeater is about 8.6–9.6 cm long and weighs around 7.8 g.

Where does the Ruddy-breasted Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: southwestern Mexico through northern South America. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Panama and Venezuela.