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Black-throated Saltator

Black-throated Saltator

Saltatricula atricollis

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Photo © Miguel — CC BY-SA 4.0 — Source: iNaturalist #280123290

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The black-throated saltator (Saltatricula atricollis) is a species of songbird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna.

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Biological profile

Black-throated Saltator

A compact view of how this species lives, moves and responds to its environment.

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Movement

Does it remain in the same area?: It generally remains in the same region
How does it move?: Local Ranging
Can its movements be anticipated?: Yes, its movements tend to repeat
Do its movements change with the seasons?: No, they are not tied to one season
Do all populations follow the same calendar?: Yes, broadly speaking

Activity

When is it active?: Mainly active by day
Does it have inactive periods?: No known inactive period

How to detect it

Is it easy to find?: It takes some patience
How can you detect it?: AcousticVisual
Does it tend to hide?: It hides in some situations
Do you need a specific technique?: Usually not
Which seasonal signs help?: Vocal Display

Habitat

Which environment does it live in?: Terrestrial
Which places does it prefer?: Shrubland
Can it adapt to different habitats?: It tolerates some variety of habitats
At what level of the habitat does it move?: CanopyUnderstory

Feeding

What kind of food does it eat?: Granivore
How does it get its food?: Ground Foraging

Social life

Does it usually live alone or in a group?: It usually lives alone
Does it gather at certain times?: It does not usually gather seasonally

Reproduction

How does it breed?: Territorial
Where does it breed?: Shrub
Key moments in its annual cycle: Egg LayingHatchingFledging

Spatial ecology

Does it defend a territory?: Yes, it defends a territory
How far does it usually travel?: Within a local area
In which major regions does it live?: Neotropical

Environmental response

Does its calendar change from place to place?: It changes little between places

Sensitivity

Is it affected by human disturbance?: Observe it calmly and keep your distance
When does it need the most space?: Nest

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