Black-winged Saltator
NameBlack-winged Saltator
Common NameBlack-winged Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator atripennis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive black head with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a white malar stripe. Its back and wings are black, highlighted by a bright yellow patch on the lesser coverts (shoulder). The underparts are grey, becoming paler towards the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and descending, sometimes described as a rapid 'chew-chew-chew-chew-chew-chew'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresblack head, white supercilium, white malar stripe, yellow shoulder patch, grey underparts, stout bill
Description
The Black-winged Saltator is a striking medium-sized songbird found in humid montane forests. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story, often seen alone or in pairs, feeding on a mixed diet of fruits, seeds, and insects.
