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Saltator gris

Saltator coerulescens

Least Concern

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A medium-large, stocky bird with grey upper parts, whitish underparts, and a distinctive white throat bordered by a black malar stripe, grayish saltators inhabit forest edges, gardens, and secondary woodland across a vast range from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Argentina. Highly adaptable, they thrive in suburban parks and gardens across tropical Latin America. They produce rich, varied melodious songs and are among the more commonly observed large songbirds in disturbed neotropical landscapes.

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 (passereaux)

Species

Saltator coerulescens (Saltator gris)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロイカル

Chinese 灰背舞雀

Spanish Picurero grisáceo

French Saltator gris

German Grausaltator

Portuguese sabiá-gongá

Russian Серый сальтатор

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Saltator à ailes noires

Saltator à bec orange

Saltator aurantiirostris

Saltator à tête noire

Saltator atriceps

Least Concern

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Saltator de l'Orénoque

Saltator orenocensis

Least Concern

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Saltator des grands-bois

Saltator maximus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saltator gris?

The scientific name of Saltator gris is Saltator coerulescens. It belongs to the genus Saltator.

What is the conservation status of Saltator gris?

Saltator gris (Saltator coerulescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Saltator gris live?

Saltator gris is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Saltator gris belong to?

Saltator gris (Saltator coerulescens) belongs to the genus Saltator, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Saltator gris endangered?

No, Saltator gris (Saltator coerulescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Saltator gris belong to?

Saltator gris (Saltator coerulescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Saltator gris?

The closest relatives of Saltator gris in the genus Saltator include Saltator à ailes noires, Saltator à bec épais, Saltator à bec orange, Saltator à capuchon, Saltator ardoisé.