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Sporophila melanogaster

Black-bellied Seedeater


Sporophila melanogaster

(Pelzeln, A, 1870)
Capuchino Vientre Negro
Caboclinho-de-barriga-preta
Family: Thraupidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Other common names: Espiguero de Vientre Negro.

Synonyms: Spermophila melanogaster.




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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Near Threatened


Description


The black-bellied seedeater (Sporophila melanogaster) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
It is endemic to Brazil.

Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and swamps.
It is threatened by habitat loss.

Source: Wikipedia, article Sporophila melanogaster. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 192255
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Cambará do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
02/12/2017
Andres Espindola
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Photography ID: 192254
♂  Adult
Cambará do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
02/12/2017
Andres Espindola
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Photography ID: 192253
♂  Adult
Cambará do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
02/12/2017
Andres Espindola



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
54219312/02/2017BrazilRio Grande do SulCambará do Sul9Andres Espindola
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Black-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila melanogaster) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 29/09/2026.