Black-headed Saltator
Saltator atriceps
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The Black-headed Saltator is a large, robust saltator with a glossy black head, white throat patch, olive-green upperparts, and pale gray underparts. It inhabits forest edges, dense second growth, gardens, and humid lowland forest from Mexico through Central America to Colombia and Ecuador. It feeds on large seeds, fruits, insects, and buds, using its heavy bill to crack open tough food items.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.6 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 81.2 g | 2.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Saltator |
| Species | Saltator atriceps |
Distribution
Black-headed Saltator has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family