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Picogrueso Piquirrojo

Saltator grossus

Least Concern

About

El picogrueso pizarroso (Saltator grossus) es un ave grande comedora de semillas con un poderoso pico palido, de plumaje pizarra uniforme, que habita los bosques humedos de las tierras bajas de la cuenca amazonica, Centroamerica y el norte de Sudamerica. A pesar de su nombre, se clasifica en el genero Saltator. Su robusto pico le permite cascar semillas demasiado duras para la mayoria de otras aves. Se forrajea en parejas o grupos pequenos en el interior y los bordes del bosque denso. Clasificado como Preocupacion Menor.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Saltator grossus (Picogrueso Piquirrojo)

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 Picogrueso Piquirrojo?

The scientific name of Picogrueso Piquirrojo is Saltator grossus. It belongs to the genus Saltator.

What is the conservation status of Picogrueso Piquirrojo?

Picogrueso Piquirrojo (Saltator grossus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Picogrueso Piquirrojo live?

Picogrueso Piquirrojo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Picogrueso Piquirrojo belong to?

Picogrueso Piquirrojo (Saltator grossus) belongs to the genus Saltator, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Picogrueso Piquirrojo endangered?

No, Picogrueso Piquirrojo (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 Picogrueso Piquirrojo belong to?

Picogrueso Piquirrojo (Saltator grossus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Picogrueso Piquirrojo?

The closest relatives of Picogrueso Piquirrojo in the genus Saltator include Pepitero antillano, Pepitero del Orinoco, Pepitero fuliginoso, Pepitero picudo, Pepitero piquigualdo.