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Gray Pileated-finch
Aves da Pátria da Leari
This is a typical species of the Caatinga biome in Bahia and is considered one of the most abundant species
there. It’s also a victim of the illicit bird traffic and is also wrongly released in other biomes where it can cause
large amounts of damage if it is introduced. Measurements: Total length 140mm, wing 60mm, tail 57mm,
tarsus 17mm, beak 12mm, weight 15g.
Paroaria dominicana (Linnaeus, 1758)
Red-cowled Cardinal
This is also a typical species of the Caatinga biome in Bahia although it can be found in diverse regions of
the state. On the northern coast, its distribution goes from Salvador to Mangue Seco and can be observed in
restingas, savannas, open fields and the mangroves. It’s one of the most commercialized species in the animal
traffic and the greed of breeders has had a damaging impact on this species’ population. The nest is a small
basket and it lays two greenish eggs, streaked with brown spots. Total length 185mm, wing 85mm, tail 70mm,
tarsus 23mm, beak 15mm, weight 42g.
Cardinalinae Sub-family
Saltator similis similis (Lafresnaye & d’Orbigny, 1837)
Green-winged Saltator
This species occurs in the interior of the Caatinga and is also much coveted by breeders because of its song.
Bird traffickers capture hundreds of this species to sell in the illicit trade. It is due to this that the bird is starting
to disappear in many regions. Measurements: Total length 220mm, wing 95mm, tail 90mm, tarsus 24mm,
beak 18mm, weight 40g.
Saltator atricollis (Vieillot, 1817)
Black-bellied Saltator
This bird has a black mask around its eyes that extends down to its neck. The beak is orange-yellow. It occurs
in the Caatinga and can often be seen at the side of roads. Measurements: Total length 220mm, wing 94mm,
tail 80mm, tarsus 25mm, beak 19mm, weight 45g.
Passerina brissonii brissonii (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ultramarine Grosbeak
It occurs in the interior of the Caatinga. The male is an intense blue color and the females and juveniles are
brown. These are also much coveted by traffickers which often capture the last individual in a given region.
Measurements: Total length 175mm, wing 70mm, tail 65mm, tarsus 20mm, beak 16mm, weight 24g.
Icterinae Family