About the Black-cowled Saltator
The black-cowled saltator is a seed-eating passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the southern border region of Ecuador and the northern border region of Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator nigriceps |
| Species Codes | blcsal1, BCSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-cowled Saltator belong to?
The Black-cowled Saltator (Saltator nigriceps) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-cowled Saltator?
The black-cowled saltator is a seed-eating passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the southern border region of Ecuador and the northern border region of Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Black-cowled Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-cowled Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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