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Grayish Saltator

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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grayish Saltator?
The scientific name of Grayish Saltator is Saltator coerulescens. It belongs to the genus Saltator.
What is the conservation status of Grayish Saltator?
Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grayish Saltator live?
Grayish Saltator is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Grayish Saltator belong to?
Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) belongs to the genus Saltator, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Grayish Saltator endangered?
No, Grayish Saltator (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 Grayish Saltator belong to?
Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Grayish Saltator?
The closest relatives of Grayish Saltator in the genus Saltator include Black-cowled Saltator, Streaked Saltator, Black-winged Saltator, Buff-throated Saltator, Slate-colored Grosbeak.

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