Black-throated grosbeak
The black-throated grosbeak (Saltator fuliginosus) is a species of songbird. Traditionally placed in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae), it actually seems to be closer to the tanagers (Thraupidae) – see the genus article for details.
| Black-throated grosbeak | |
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| Adult male at Pomerode Zoo in Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thraupidae |
| Genus: | Saltator |
| Species: | S. fuliginosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Saltator fuliginosus Daudin, 1800 | |
It is found in humid Atlantic Forest in far northeastern Argentina (Misiones), eastern and southeastern Brazil, and far eastern Paraguay. It is overall very dark grey, and the male has a black face, throat and chest. Adults of both genders have a red bill (can fade in captivity), but this is yellowish-dusky in juveniles. It closely resembles the slate-colored grosbeak, which has a white throat.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Saltator fuliginosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Saltator fuliginosus. |
- Black-throated Grosbeak videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Black-throated Grosbeak photo gallery VIREO Photo-High Res--(Close-up)
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