About the Orinocan Saltator
The Orinoco saltator or Orinocan saltator is a species of saltator in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Venezuela in areas west, north, and upon the Orinoco River region and to the Caribbean coast; also border regions in adjacent northeast Colombia. It can also be found on the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator orenocensis |
| Species Codes | orisal1, ORSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orinocan Saltator belong to?
The Orinocan Saltator (Saltator orenocensis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orinocan Saltator?
The Orinoco saltator or Orinocan saltator is a species of saltator in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Venezuela in areas west, north, and upon the Orinoco River region and to the Caribbean coast; also border regions in adjacent northeast Colombia. It can also be found on the eastern shore of L...
Where can I report a Orinocan Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Orinocan Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orisal1, or on iNaturalist.
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