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Thick-billed Seedeater (Crithagra burtoni) and Kipengere Seedeater (Crithagra melanochroa) (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) are retained as separate species contra Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993) who include melanochrous as a subspecies of Thick-billed Seedeater (Crithagra burtoni).

Has previously been placed in genus Crithagra, and more recent mitochondrial DNA analysis indicates distant relationship with present African congeners, but detailed consideration of all taxa in current genus is required before full generic revision can be made. Sometimes thought to form a superspecies with Thick-billed Seedeater (Crithagra burtoni) and Principe Seedeater (Crithagra rufobrunnea). Has been treated as conspecific with Thick-billed Seedeater (Crithagra burtoni), but differs morphologically and vocally. Size and plumage suggest possible closer relationship with Streaky Seedeater (Crithagra striolata), but detailed DNA analysis needed.


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