Adult © Mark & Teri McClelland
Immature © Vittorio Cattelan
Adult © Curtis McCamy
Immature © Christopher Lindsey

Cinnamon-bellied Saltator Saltator grandis

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Identification

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Fairly common, but often retiring, in tropical lowlands of both drier and more humid areas. Favors forest edge, second growth thickets, hedges, and tangles, especially with morning glory flowers, which it munches quietly. Told from other saltators in Mexico and Central America by the grayish (not golden-green) upperparts, bolder white eyebrow, and plain breast. Immature looks slightly different, with a yellowish wash to the face and upperparts. Listen for sweet song with long slurred whistles.

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