Grey Seedeater
Sporophila intermedia
The Grey Seedeater (Sporophila intermedia) is a uncommon tanager found in 6 countries, weighing about 12 g. The grey seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
About the Grey Seedeater
The grey seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland and heavily degraded former forest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ecuador.
When to see it
The Grey Seedeater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grey Seedeater look like?
- The grey seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Grey Seedeater?
- The Grey Seedeater is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Grey Seedeater?
- The Grey Seedeater occurs in 6 countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.
- What birds look similar to a Grey Seedeater?
- The Grey Seedeater is most easily confused with the Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch, the Chestnut-bellied Seedeater and the Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater.
- Is the Grey Seedeater endangered?
- The Grey Seedeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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