Black-winged Saltator
Saltator atripennis
The Black-winged Saltator (Saltator atripennis) is a uncommon tanager found in 2 countries, weighing about 55 g. The black-winged saltator is a species of songbird found in Colombia and Ecuador.
About the Black-winged Saltator
The black-winged saltator is a species of songbird found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. While saltators were traditionally placed in the family Cardinalidae, they are now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae.
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What the Black-winged Saltator sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Black-winged Saltator can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-winged Saltator look like?
- The black-winged saltator is a species of songbird found in Colombia and Ecuador.
- How big is a Black-winged Saltator?
- The Black-winged Saltator is a small sized bird weighing about 55 g.
- Where can you see a Black-winged Saltator?
- The Black-winged Saltator occurs in 2 countries, including Colombia and Ecuador.
- What does a Black-winged Saltator sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Black-winged Saltator on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Black-winged Saltator?
- The Black-winged Saltator is most easily confused with the Green-winged Saltator, the Olive-grey Saltator and the Slate-colored Grosbeak.
- Is the Black-winged Saltator endangered?
- The Black-winged Saltator is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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