Ruddy-breasted Seedeater
Sporophila minuta

The ruddy-breasted seedeater is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, most Central American countries, and across northern South America. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 539 times across 5 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Over the weeks it was present in the past year, its centre in South America ranged from 21°S in January to 7°N in October, about 3,200 km apart.
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | 29 December 2025 | 28 September 2026 | 19 January 2026 | 2 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.