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Rotschnabelsaltator

Saltator grossus

Least Concern

About

A large, heavy-billed seed-eating bird of humid lowland forest in the Amazon basin, Central America, and northern South America, slate-colored grosbeaks have uniform dark slate-grey plumage with a powerful, pale bill. Despite their name, they are placed in the saltator genus. They inhabit dense, humid forest interior and forest edge, foraging in pairs or small groups on large seeds and hard fruits. Their powerful bills crack seeds too tough for most other birds. Listed as Least Concern.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノドジロクロイカル
Chinese 灰蓝粗嘴雀
Spanish Picogrueso Piquirrojo
French Saltator ardoisé
German Rotschnabelsaltator
Portuguese bico-encarnado
Russian Серый питилус

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rotschnabelsaltator?
The scientific name of Rotschnabelsaltator is Saltator grossus. It belongs to the genus Saltator.
What is the conservation status of Rotschnabelsaltator?
Rotschnabelsaltator (Saltator grossus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rotschnabelsaltator live?
Rotschnabelsaltator is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Rotschnabelsaltator belong to?
Rotschnabelsaltator (Saltator grossus) belongs to the genus Saltator, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Rotschnabelsaltator endangered?
No, Rotschnabelsaltator (Saltator grossus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rotschnabelsaltator belong to?
Rotschnabelsaltator (Saltator grossus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Rotschnabelsaltator?
The closest relatives of Rotschnabelsaltator in the genus Saltator include Antillensaltator, Buntkehlsaltator, Dickschnabelsaltator, Goldschnabelsaltator, Grausaltator.

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