Wing-barred Seedeater

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Sporophila americana

Wing-barred Seedeater, a reference photo
Photo: Hector Bottai · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The wing-barred seedeater (Sporophila americana) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It formerly was found on Tobago but has been extirpated.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Wing-barred Seedeater being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Species
Sporophila americana

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