About the Black-winged Saltator
The black-winged saltator is a species of songbird found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. While saltators were traditionally placed in the family Cardinalidae, they are now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator atripennis |
| Species Codes | blwsal1, BWSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Saltator belong to?
The Black-winged Saltator (Saltator atripennis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Saltator?
The black-winged saltator is a species of songbird found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. While saltators were traditionally placed in the family Cardinalidae, they are now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae....
Where can I report a Black-winged Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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