About the Yellow-bellied Seedeater
The yellow-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, formerly placed with the New World sparrows in the Emberizidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila nigricollis |
| Species Codes | yebsee1, YBSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Seedeater belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Seedeater?
The yellow-bellied seedeater is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, formerly placed with the New World sparrows in the Emberizidae....
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebsee1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
5,191
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