Lesser Antillean Saltator
A species of Typical Saltators Scientific name : Saltator albicollis Genus : Typical Saltators
Lesser Antillean Saltator, A species of Typical Saltators
Botanical name: Saltator albicollis
Genus: Typical Saltators
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Description
The Lesser Antillean saltator (Saltator albicollis) is a species of songbird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is found in Dominica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Lesser Antillean Saltator primarily feeds on a diverse diet that includes fruits, buds, flowers, petals, insects, and seeds. Lesser Antillean Saltator exhibits foraging behavior that involves meticulous searching for food sources, often during the daytime. Unique adaptations include a preference for specific native fruits, contributing to seed dispersal.
Habitat
The lesser Antillean Saltator occupies a diverse array of habitats, primarily ranging across various forest environments and mangroves. This bird shows a particular affinity for dry forests and wooded thickets, often referred to as copses. It can also be found in both marshy and humid forest regions, adapting well to different types of woodland areas. The lesser Antillean Saltator typically resides in lowland areas, from sea-level up to elevations of about 500 meters.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cardinals Genus
Typical Saltators Species
Lesser Antillean Saltator 
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