Order:
Passeriformes
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Family:
Thraupidae
The Black-wing Saltator is the hardest saltator to see due its liked spots despite the showy plumage. A very social bird even being found in pairs or small mixed groups
Description
Its length is approximately 20.5 cm (8.1 in). It has a black face with a bold white visible superciliary, a small white patch by the neck, and a white throat. Iris are orange or brown. Underparts are pale gray with black wings. The bright olive back contrasts with the black wings and tail. Sexes are much alike. The weight fluctuates from 44 to 60 g.
Distribution
This bird is found in Colombia and Ecuador. in both parts of the Western Mountain range, on the western slope of the Central Mountain range, on the eastern slope of this same mountain range in the Serranía de San Lucas and the western slope of the Eastern Mountain range in Cundinamarca.
Habitat
It’s found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This saltator prefers to be inside canopy avoiding open areas so it is very difficult to observe
Feeding
Apparently eats fruits but there is no published information about its diet.
Breeding
Its nest is a deep cup made of roots, moss, leaves and fine fibers. Lays 2 to 3 blue or green eggs with black spots between May and July
Taxonomy
The taxonomic affinities of the genus Saltator are uncertain and recent molecular studies indicate that it could belong to the family Thraupidae
Conservation status
It is considered a kind of minor concern
Vocalization/ Song
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References
https://www.icesi.edu.co
http: //avibase.bsc-eoc.org
https://birdscolombia.com
