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Temminck's Seedeater (Sporophila falcirostris)

Temminck's Seedeater

Sporophila falcirostris

Vulnerable

Overview

Temminck's seedeater (Sporophila falcirostris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to threats from habitat loss. The species is named after the Dutch naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck.

Habitat

This bird is found in eastern South America, specifically in far northeastern Argentina and along the southeastern Brazilian coastline. Its natural habitats consist of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Did you know?

The bird's common name serves as a tribute to the Dutch naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck.

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