About the Buff-throated Saltator
The buff-throated saltator is a seed-eating bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It breeds from southeastern Mexico to western Ecuador and northeastern Brazil.
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 seed-eating bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It breeds from southeastern Mexico to western Ecuador and northeastern Brazil....
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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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
5,096
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