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Black-cowled Saltator
- Scientific name
- Saltator nigriceps
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The black-cowled saltator (Saltator nigriceps) is a passerine bird native to the dry forests and scrublands of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. First formally described in the mid-19th century, this species belongs to the tanager family, Thraupidae, though its classification has historically fluctuated due to its unique physical characteristics and distinct song patterns compared to other members of the Saltator genus.
The bird is characterized by its broad wings and rounded tail, features that aid its maneuverability within the dense, thorny vegetation of its habitat. Ornithological documentation highlights its preference for Tumbesian dry forests, an ecosystem that faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion. Its design—primarily its namesake black cowl and robust, yellow-orange bill—serves as a primary identifier for researchers documenting avian biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive tropical region.
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