Saltator albicollis
The Lesser Antillean Saltator (Saltator albicollis) is a charming and easily recognizable passerine of the Caribbean, known for its distinctive appearance and melodious song. Measuring approximately 19-20 cm (7.5-8 inches) in length and weighing 34-49 g, it presents a subtle yet striking plumage: a grey crown and nape, olive-green back, wings, and tail, contrasted by a bold white supercilium and, most notably, a broad white throat patch bordered by a black malar stripe. Its underparts are typ...
Found in a variety of open to semi-open habitats including forest edges, secondary growth, plantations, gardens, and scrubland, typically from sea level up to 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) elevation.
An omnivorous species, its diet primarily consists of fruits, seeds, buds, and a variety of arthropods, which it gleans from foliage and branches.
Lesser Antillean Saltators are diurnal birds, frequently observed singly or in pairs, though small family groups are also common. They often join mixed-species foraging flocks, moving deliberately through the mid-canopy and undergrowth. Highly territorial, especially during the breeding season, t...
The Lesser Antillean Saltator is a sedentary, resident species distributed throughout the Lesser Antilles, from Anguilla south to Grenada. Its range also extends to several continental islands and adjacent mainland regions of northeastern Venezuela, including Isla Margarita, Sucre, Monagas, and D...
Least Concern
- Its robust, conical bill is perfectly adapted for cracking seeds and consuming the diverse array of fruits found in its tropical habitat. - Often identified by its scientific name, *albicollis*, which literally means 'white-necked,' directly referencing its most prominent field mark. - Unlike m...