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Black-headed Saltator

Saltator atriceps

Least Concern
Envergadura
23,6 cm
Peso
81,2 g
Família
Thraupidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 23,6 cm 9.3 in
Peso 81,2 g 2.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Saltator
Espécies Saltator atriceps

Distribution

Black-headed Saltator has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-headed Saltator endangered?
The Black-headed Saltator has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Saltator nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Saltator?
The Black-headed Saltator has a wingspan of 23.6 cm, weight of 81.2 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Saltator belong to?
The Black-headed Saltator (Saltator atriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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