PANAMA BLACK-HEADED SALTATOR 



FIG. 97. Saltator striatipectis isihmicus 

 (Nat. Size) 



changing to buffy and somewhat streaked with 

 dusky grayish on under tail coverts. Bill black. 



'Smallest of the three species of saltators re- 

 corded in the Zone. Exceedingly common in 

 undergrowth and trees and often seen about 

 habitations. Its unmistakable notes are con- 

 stantly heard from February through July; a 

 plaintive when when wheeeuh (the last note 

 drawn out and very characteristic in tone) , varied 

 at times with a series of unmusical chows follow- 

 ing the two initial notes. By imitating these 

 calls, the bird can be induced to approach very 

 near, its answers growing more curious and in- 

 sistent. 



12. Saltator atriceps lacertosus Bangs 

 Panama Black-headed Saltator 



Male. Length, 244 mm. (9.75 in.); tail, 

 116 mm. (4.55 in.). Resembling S. intermedius 

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