Orinoco saltator facts for kids
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Saltator
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orenocensis
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The Orinoco saltator (Saltator orenocensis) is a cool bird found in parts of South America. It's also sometimes called the Orinocan saltator. This bird belongs to a group called saltators, which are part of the Thraupidae family. Think of them as a type of tanager, known for their strong beaks and often colorful feathers.
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Where the Orinoco Saltator Lives
This bird mostly lives in Venezuela. You can find it in areas west and north of the famous Orinoco River. It also lives right along the river itself and stretches all the way to the Caribbean coast.
Orinoco Saltator's Home Range
Besides Venezuela, you might spot the Orinoco saltator in parts of northeast Colombia that border Venezuela. It also makes its home on the eastern side of Lake Maracaibo. So, it's quite a traveler within its region!
Orinoco Saltator's Natural Habitat
The Orinoco saltator likes to live in specific kinds of places. These are its natural habitats, which means the environments where it naturally thrives.
Forests and Shrublands
You'll often find this bird in dry forests, especially those in subtropical or tropical areas. It also likes moist lowland forests in tropical or subtropical regions. Another favorite spot for the Orinoco saltator is dry shrubland, which is an area with lots of bushes and shrubs. These different habitats provide the bird with food, shelter, and places to raise its young.
