Black-throated Saltator
Saltatricula atricollis
Charismatic noisy inhabitant of savanna, Brazilian caatinga, and shrubby areas where it is easy to see, perching conspicuously on bushes and fence wires. Often accompanies mixed-species flocks. It has an olive-brown back, a pale belly, and a buff vent. Note the orange bill contrasting with the black face and chin. Immatures have a dark bill. The song is a series of fast and melodic whistles.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Saltatricula atricollis
- Authority
- (Vieillot, 1817)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Genus
- Saltatricula
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- unknown
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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