Streaked Saltator
NameStreaked Saltator
Common NameStreaked Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator striatipectus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)42
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with darker flight feathers. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, heavily streaked with dusky or olive-brown, especially on the breast and flanks. It features a dark bill, a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark line extending through the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repetitive 'chew-chew-chew' or 'sweet-sweet-sweet' song, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, heavily streaked pale underparts, dark bill, pale supercilium, dark eye line
Description
The Streaked Saltator is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and distinctly streaked pale underparts. It typically inhabits forest edges, clearings, and gardens, where it forages for a varied diet of fruits, seeds, and insects.
