Lesser Antillean Saltator
NameLesser Antillean Saltator
Common NameLesser Antillean Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator guadelupensis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, including the crown, back, and wings, are olive-green. The underparts are grayish, transitioning to a buffy wash on the flanks and undertail coverts. It features a dark face with a distinct pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe, complemented by a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied song, often described as a series of clear, whistled notes that can accelerate or trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Antilles, found on the islands of Guadeloupe, Dominica, and Martinique.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, grayish underparts, stout dark bill, pale supercilium, dark malar stripe
Description
This medium-sized songbird exhibits olive-green upperparts and grayish underparts, often with a buffy wash. It typically forages in dense vegetation, consuming a diet of fruits, seeds, and insects.
