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.
Identification
The black-throated saltator (Saltatricula atricollis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Taxonomy
Genus: Saltatricula; Family: Thraupidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Saltatricula atricollis
- Authority
- (Vieillot, 1817)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Genus
- Saltatricula
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
- Population trend
- unknown
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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