Black-cowled Saltator
A species of Typical Saltators Scientific name : Saltator nigriceps Genus : Typical Saltators
Black-cowled Saltator, A species of Typical Saltators
Botanical name: Saltator nigriceps
Genus: Typical Saltators
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The black-cowled saltator (Saltator nigriceps) is a seed-eating passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the southern border region of Ecuador and the northern border region of Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
22 cm
Habitat
The black-cowled Saltator is typically found in humid montane regions characterized by both deciduous and evergreen forests. It thrives at the forest edges, within dense woody secondary growth areas, and can also adapt to scrublands distanced from the forest environment.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cardinals Genus
Typical Saltators Species
Black-cowled Saltator