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Masked saltator (Saltator cinctus) Reserva Rio Blanco, Caldas, Colombia. Mar 21st, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Masked saltator,Saltator cinctus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Masked saltator (Saltator cinctus)

Reserva Rio Blanco, Caldas, Colombia. Mar 21st, 2018

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    Thibaud Aronson
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    An rather unusual saltator, and a tricky species throughout its range. Rio Blanco is probably the best place to see it, and even there, it's never a guarantee. So, not a great photo, but I was happy to get it :) Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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    Christine Young
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    I like this shot because you really get a sense of the habitat :) Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Yeah it's beautiful forest :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Masked saltator

The masked saltator is a species of saltator in the Thraupidae family.

It is found in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The species is found in two small disjunct ranges, as well as smaller localized areas in Ecuador and Peru.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.

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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2018. Captured Mar 21, 2018 09:51 in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm