Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Black-bellied Seedeater is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
The Black-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila melanogaster) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Sporophila melanogaster. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. Stub icon This article about a tanager is a stub. More