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Masked Saltator
Saltator cinctus Zimmer, JT, 1943
20–22 cmLength49 gWeight
The masked saltator (Saltator cinctus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: February, August and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February, August and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Masked Saltator has been recorded at 16 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Ecológica Río Blanco – LodgeColombia1,363 records
- Loro Coroniazul ProAves ReserveColombia48 records
- Giles Fuertesi Proaves ReserveColombia33 records
More places
- ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru19 records
- Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador16 records
- Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador11 records
- Hotel Termales del RuízColombia6 records
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru4 records
- Ecoparque Los Alcázares-ArenilloColombia4 records
- Reserva La RiveraColombia3 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The masked saltator (Saltator cinctus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Masked Saltator?
The Masked Saltator is about 20–22 cm long and weighs around 49 g.
Where does the Masked Saltator live?
Its breeding range: South America: west-central Colombia to north-central Peru. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Masked Saltator?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, August and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Masked Saltator endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Masked Saltator as Least Concern.
What does the Masked Saltator eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Masked Saltator in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–22 cm
- Weight
- 49 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 97 mm
- Tail
- 113 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: west-central Colombia to north-central Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
- Genus
- Saltator
Other birds in the genus Saltator
Orinoco SaltatorSaltator orenocensis
Green-winged SaltatorSaltator similis
Cinnamon-bellied SaltatorSaltator grandis
Olive-grey SaltatorSaltator olivascens
Bluish-grey SaltatorSaltator coerulescens
Streaked SaltatorSaltator striatipectus
Lesser Antillean SaltatorSaltator albicollis
Buff-throated SaltatorSaltator maximus
Black-winged SaltatorSaltator atripennis
Black-headed SaltatorSaltator atriceps
Black-cowled SaltatorSaltator nigriceps
Black-throated GrosbeakSaltator fuliginosus
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