About the Thick-billed Saltator
The thick-billed saltator is a species of saltator in the family Thraupidae. It is found in highland Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, far northeastern Argentina, and perhaps far eastern Paraguay. Unlike most other saltators, it is sexually dichromatic: Females resemble a green-winged saltator, but with a thicker bill, greener face and buff throat. The male thick-billed saltator is unique with its long white eyebrow, grey back, and black and orange beak.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Saltator maxillosus |
| Species Codes | thbsal1, TBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Saltator belong to?
The Thick-billed Saltator (Saltator maxillosus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Saltator?
The thick-billed saltator is a species of saltator in the family Thraupidae. It is found in highland Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, far northeastern Argentina, and perhaps far eastern Paraguay. Unlike most other saltators, it is sexually dichromatic: Females resemble a green-winged saltator...
Where can I report a Thick-billed Saltator sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Saltator on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thbsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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