Orinoco Saltator (Saltator orenocensis)
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Orinoco Saltator

Saltator orenocensis Lafresnaye, 1846

18–19 cmLength34 gWeight

The Orinoco saltator or Orinocan saltator (Saltator orenocensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Venezuela, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Venezuela, Colombia

Orinoco Saltator has been recorded at 21 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. SFF Los Flamencos – Resguardo Perratpu/Boca de CamaronesColombia408 records
  2. TarataraVenezuela314 records
  3. SFF Los Flamencos – Ciénaga del Navío QuebradoColombia259 records
More places
  1. Hato Masaguaral (propiedad privada) – alrededores de casa principal y oficinasVenezuela105 records
  2. Hato El CedralVenezuela98 records
  3. San IgnacioVenezuela79 records
  4. Hato PiñeroVenezuela79 records
  5. Jardín Botánico de MaracaiboVenezuela48 records
  6. El Consejo de Ciruma – Parque Ecoturistico Ojo de AguaVenezuela42 records
  7. RFS Cienaga de Los Olivitos – ProdusalVenezuela13 records

Countries and regions with the most records

VenezuelaColombia

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 Orinoco saltator or Orinocan saltator (Saltator orenocensis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Orinoco Saltator?

The Orinoco Saltator is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 34 g.

Where does the Orinoco Saltator live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Venezuela and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Orinoco Saltator?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Orinoco Saltator endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orinoco Saltator as Least Concern.

What does the Orinoco Saltator eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Orinoco Saltator in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
34 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
85 mm
Tail
81 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Colombia and Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Saltator

Other birds in the genus Saltator

Green-winged SaltatorGreen-winged SaltatorSaltator similisCinnamon-bellied SaltatorCinnamon-bellied SaltatorSaltator grandisOlive-grey SaltatorOlive-grey SaltatorSaltator olivascensBluish-grey SaltatorBluish-grey SaltatorSaltator coerulescensStreaked SaltatorStreaked SaltatorSaltator striatipectusLesser Antillean SaltatorLesser Antillean SaltatorSaltator albicollisBuff-throated SaltatorBuff-throated SaltatorSaltator maximusBlack-winged SaltatorBlack-winged SaltatorSaltator atripennisBlack-headed SaltatorBlack-headed SaltatorSaltator atricepsBlack-cowled SaltatorBlack-cowled SaltatorSaltator nigricepsBlack-throated GrosbeakBlack-throated GrosbeakSaltator fuliginosusSlate-colored GrosbeakSlate-colored GrosbeakSaltator grossus
Orinoco Saltator

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