Buff-throated Saltator
NameBuff-throated Saltator
Common NameBuff-throated Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator maximus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)47.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features an olive-green back and wings, a grey head with a distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a black mask through the eye. The most striking feature is the buff-orange throat patch. Underparts are greyish-white, often with a buffy wash on the flanks. It possesses a stout, conical black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, clear, and often repetitive whistled phrase, typically described as "cheer-up, cheer-up, cheer-up" or "sweet-sweet-sweet-sweet." It also produces various chattering and chirping calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread from southeastern Mexico through Central America and much of northern and central South America, extending south to northern Bolivia and southeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbuff throat, white supercilium, olive-green back, grey head, stout black bill
Description
The Buff-throated Saltator is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green back, grey head, and prominent buff throat. It is a common resident of tropical and subtropical forests, often found foraging in the mid-story on a varied diet.
