Cinnamon-bellied Saltator

Saltator grandis

Tanagers and Allies · Passeriformes · Common

The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator (Saltator grandis) is a common tanager found in 8 countries, weighing about 55 g. The cinnamon-bellied saltator or northern grey saltator is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.

Least ConcernCommonEats omnivorehumancup nest55 g

About the Cinnamon-bellied Saltator

The cinnamon-bellied saltator or northern grey saltator is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the greyish saltator, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. It is found from Mexico to Panama.

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What the Cinnamon-bellied Saltator sounds like

Recording: Diego_Barrales · CC BY 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

When to see it

The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Cinnamon-bellied Saltator look like?
The cinnamon-bellied saltator or northern grey saltator is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
How big is a Cinnamon-bellied Saltator?
The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator is a small sized bird weighing about 55 g.
Where can you see a Cinnamon-bellied Saltator?
The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator occurs in 8 countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.
What does a Cinnamon-bellied Saltator sound like?
You can listen to a field recording of the Cinnamon-bellied Saltator on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a Cinnamon-bellied Saltator?
The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator is most easily confused with the Black-headed Saltator, the Buff-throated Saltator and the Streaked Saltator.
Is the Cinnamon-bellied Saltator endangered?
The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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