Streaked Saltator
Saltator striatipectus Lafresnaye, 1847
19–20 cmLength39 gWeight
The streaked saltator (Saltator striatipectus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.
Busiest months: March · Most records: Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: March · Most records: Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica
Streaked Saltator has been recorded at 247 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia2,579 records
- Wilson Botanical GardenCosta Rica2,362 records
- Parque Tematico Cafetero Finca La Pedregoza, San Antonio del TequendamaColombia1,155 records
More places
- Laguna El TabacalColombia1,028 records
- Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador948 records
- Paraíso Birding ParadisePanama859 records
- Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia807 records
- Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador784 records
- Quebrada grande san antonio del tequendamaColombia760 records
- Finca CántarosCosta Rica760 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 streaked saltator (Saltator striatipectus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Streaked Saltator?
The Streaked Saltator is about 19–20 cm long and weighs around 39 g.
Where does the Streaked Saltator live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to Peru. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.
When is the best time to see the Streaked Saltator?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Streaked Saltator endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Streaked Saltator as Least Concern.
What does the Streaked Saltator eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Streaked Saltator in?
It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 19–20 cm
- Weight
- 39 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 91 mm
- Tail
- 87 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to 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
Lesser Antillean SaltatorSaltator albicollis
Buff-throated SaltatorSaltator maximus
Black-winged SaltatorSaltator atripennis
Black-headed SaltatorSaltator atriceps
Black-cowled SaltatorSaltator nigriceps
Black-throated GrosbeakSaltator fuliginosus
Slate-colored GrosbeakSaltator grossus
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