Olive-gray Saltator
NameOlive-gray Saltator
Common NameOlive-gray Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator olivascens
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)45.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-gray, often with a subtle yellowish or greenish wash, particularly on the wing coverts and rump. Underparts are paler, buffy-gray, with a faint yellowish tinge on the flanks and undertail coverts. It features a faint pale supercilium and a dark line through the eye. The bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a rich, melodious, and varied song consisting of whistled phrases. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesOverall olive-gray plumage with paler, buffy-gray underparts, Stout, dark bill, Faint pale supercilium and dark eye-line, Subtle yellowish wash on flanks and wing coverts, Melodious, whistled song
Description
The Olive-gray Saltator is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its overall olive-gray plumage and stout bill. It is often found in semi-open habitats, where its melodious song can be heard. This species primarily forages for fruits, seeds, and insects.
