About the Marsh Seedeater
The marsh seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is sexually dichromic, with the males sporting a bright white throat, grey crown and chestnut belly, and the females resembling other brown female seedeaters.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila palustris |
| Species Codes | marsee1, MASE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marsh Seedeater belong to?
The Marsh Seedeater (Sporophila palustris) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marsh Seedeater?
The Marsh Seedeater is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marsh Seedeater?
The marsh seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is sexually dichromic, with the males sporting a bright white throat, grey crown and chestnut belly, and the females resembling other brown female seedeaters....
Where can I report a Marsh Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Marsh Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marsee1, or on iNaturalist.
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