Semillero de Lesson vs Semillero Overo

The most reliable way to distinguish Lesson's Seedeater from the Lined Seedeater is by the presence of a white central coronal stripe on the male Lined Seedeater, which is absent in Lesson's Seedeater. Both species are black-and-white and can be found in similar habitats, but Lesson's Seedeater is often near water.

Look for the white central coronal stripe on male Lined Seedeaters. Observe the habitat; Lesson's Seedeater is more likely to be found near water.

Male Lined Seedeaters have a distinctive white central coronal stripe that Lesson's Seedeaters lack. Both species are otherwise black-and-white.

Lesson's Seedeater is usually found in shrubby habitats in close proximity to water.