About the Buff-throated Saltator
The buff-throated saltator is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator maximus |
| Species Codes | butsal1, BTSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-throated Saltator belong to?
The Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buff-throated Saltator?
The buff-throated saltator is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Buff-throated Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-throated Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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