Black-cowled Saltator
Saltator nigriceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="saltator-nigriceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-cowled Saltator (Saltator nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.1 cm and a weight of 69.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-cowled Saltator is a large, robust saltator of dry forest edges and scrub in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, with a distinctive black hood contrasting with grey upperparts and white underparts. It inhabits thorn scrub, dry deciduous forests, and their edges. It feeds on large insects, seeds, and fruits, using its stout bill to crack open hard-shelled seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 69.66666666666667 g | 2.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Saltator |
| Species | Saltator nigriceps |
Distribution
Black-cowled Saltator has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family