Variable Seedeater

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Bird name: Variable Seedeater
Latin: Sporophila corvina
Other: Split from S. americana • Semillerito aurito (Es)
Family: Thraupidae • Tanagers, Seedeaters
Range: E Mexico to Peru
Similar: Female Yellow-bellied Seedeater, Lesser Seed-Finch

The Variable Seedeaters was seen in many locations in Panama. The male, above, is black with white underparts and white collar. The female, below, is buffy with dark bill, but ID should probably be treated with caution.

Below, probable female Variable Seedeater.