About the Variable Seedeater
The variable seedeater is a passerine bird which breeds from southern Mexico through Central America to the Chocó of northwestern South America. The taxonomy is confusing, and it was formerly considered a subspecies of Sporophila americana. Even within the variable seedeater as presently defined, there are great variations in plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporophila corvina |
| Species Codes | varsee3, VASE, BBSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Variable Seedeater belong to?
The Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Variable Seedeater?
The variable seedeater is a passerine bird which breeds from southern Mexico through Central America to the Chocó of northwestern South America. The taxonomy is confusing, and it was formerly considered a subspecies of Sporophila americana. Even within the variable seedeater as presently defined, th...
Where can I report a Variable Seedeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Variable Seedeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varsee3, or on iNaturalist.
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