About Sporophila nigricollis (Vieillot, 1823)
The yellow-bellied seedeater, scientifically named Sporophila nigricollis (Vieillot, 1823), is a bird species that belongs to the family Thraupidae. It was previously classified with New World sparrows in the family Emberizidae. This species occurs in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica to Bolivia. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.