Saltator is a genus of passerine birds in the tanager family Thraupidae that are found in Central and South America. They have thick bills, relatively long tails and strong legs and feet.
Before the introduction of molecular genetic methods in the 21st century these species were placed in the cardinal family Cardinalidae.
Saltator
Image: Orinocan Saltator Saltator orenocensis (27324503289)
Image: Saltator similis
Image: Costa Rica DSCN5726 new (31129668435)
The tanagers comprise the bird family Thraupidae, in the order Passeriformes. The family has a Neotropical distribution and is the second-largest family of birds. It represents about 4% of all avian species and 12% of the Neotropical birds.
Tanager
Image: Plush capped Finch Colombia S4E1689 (22623276893)
Image: Charitospiza eucosma Coal crested Finch
Image: Brown Tanager Itatiaia Brazil MG 0161 (23224278996)