Olive-grey Saltator

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Olive-grey Saltator (<em>Saltator olivascens</em>) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (<em>Thraupidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Olive-grey Saltator (Saltator olivascens) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Saltator; binomial: Saltator olivascens; authority: Cabanis, 1849.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Saltator olivascens is split from Saltator coerulescens based on vocal and genetic differences (Chaves et al. 2013; SACC 879). Change English name from the provisional name Olivaceous Saltator to Olive-grey Saltator (SACC 913).

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