Rufous-rumped Seedeater (Sporophila hypochroma)
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Rufous-rumped Seedeater

Sporophila hypochroma Todd, 1915

10 cmLength9.7 gWeight

The rufous-rumped seedeater (Sporophila hypochroma), also known as the grey-and-chestnut seedeater, is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

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

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-rumped Seedeater has been recorded at 44 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Iberá – Portal Laguna IberáArgentina96 records
  2. Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia49 records
  3. Ceibas – camino Cuatro HermanasArgentina33 records
More places
  1. Playa - Ex Calera San AntonioParaguay30 records
  2. PerdicesArgentina27 records
  3. Lomas de Arena Santa CruzBolivia24 records
  4. Viru-Viru Airport GrasslandsBolivia23 records
  5. PN Iberá – Portal CambyretáArgentina18 records
  6. Bahia de AsuncionParaguay17 records
  7. San WendelinoArgentina16 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBoliviaParaguayBrazilUruguay

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 rufous-rumped seedeater (Sporophila hypochroma), also known as the grey-and-chestnut seedeater, is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-rumped Seedeater?

The Rufous-rumped Seedeater is about 10 cm long and weighs around 9.7 g.

Where does the Rufous-rumped Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-rumped Seedeater?

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

Is the Rufous-rumped Seedeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-rumped Seedeater as Near Threatened.

What does the Rufous-rumped Seedeater eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Rufous-rumped Seedeater in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
9.7 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

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

Range

South America: central Paraguay and northeastern Argentina

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
Rufous-rumped Seedeater

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