About the Black-headed Saltator
The black-headed saltator is a seed-eating bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It breeds from central Mexico to eastern Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator atriceps |
| Species Codes | blhsal1, BHSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Saltator belong to?
The Black-headed Saltator (Saltator atriceps) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Saltator?
The black-headed saltator is a seed-eating bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It breeds from central Mexico to eastern Panama....
Where can I report a Black-headed Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
3,427
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