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Sporophila americana
A small passerine with a large neotropical range. It was once considered conspecific with S. corvina and S. murallae, but they have been split into three species. It is black with a distinctive white wingbar, and a thick bill. Found mainly in small flocks in open areas.
Cattle pasture
In a flock of about 10 birds.
Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on Sep 11, 2012
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