Rusty-collared Seedeater (Sporophila collaris)
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Rusty-collared Seedeater

Sporophila collaris (Boddaert, 1783)

12 cmLength14 gWeight

The rusty-collared seedeater (Sporophila collaris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rusty-collared Seedeater has been recorded at 145 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 IberáArgentina452 records
  2. Pantanal – P. Jofre boat on Rio Cuiabá & tributariesBrazil352 records
  3. Bahia de AsuncionParaguay331 records
More places
  1. Reserva Natural Don LuisArgentina325 records
  2. Arroyos y Esteros, camino a Juan de MenaParaguay297 records
  3. Playa - Ex Calera San AntonioParaguay297 records
  4. Pantanal – Campos do JofreBrazil292 records
  5. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina267 records
  6. Poconé – Pousada Pouso AlegreBrazil257 records
  7. PN Iberá – Portal CambyretáArgentina252 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguayBoliviaUruguay

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 rusty-collared seedeater (Sporophila collaris) is a 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 Rusty-collared Seedeater?

The Rusty-collared Seedeater is about 12 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Rusty-collared Seedeater live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central, southeastern. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Rusty-collared Seedeater?

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

Is the Rusty-collared Seedeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rusty-collared Seedeater as Least Concern.

What does the Rusty-collared Seedeater eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Rusty-collared Seedeater in?

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

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central, southeastern

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
Rusty-collared Seedeater

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