Barred Fruiteater
Pipreola arcuata
The Barred Fruiteater (Pipreola arcuata) is a rare cotinga found in 5 countries, weighing about 118 g. The barred fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.
About the Barred Fruiteater
The barred fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The barred fruiteater is among the largest of its genus at 22 to 23 cm (8.7 to 9.1 in) long and weighing 112 to 128 g (4.0 to 4.5 oz). The sexes have different plumage, though uniquely among the fruiteaters both have barred breasts. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have an entirely black head, neck, and upper breast. Their upperparts are olive-green and the wings and tail mostly that color. The wing's greater coverts and tertials have large yellow spots. The tail has a black bar near the end and whitish tips on the feathers. Their underparts are yellow with crisp black bars. Voice: The barred fruiteater's song has been described as "a very high, thin, rising whistle, then a descending whistle, often several rising or descending whistles in loose series". Its calls are described as "shorter descending, or slightly rising then descending, whistles" and a "series of very high ti or tseee notes".
What the Barred Fruiteater sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Barred Fruiteater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Barred Fruiteater?
- The barred fruiteater is among the largest of its genus at 22 to 23 cm (8.7 to 9.1 in) long and weighing 112 to 128 g (4.0 to 4.5 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Barred Fruiteater?
- The Barred Fruiteater is a medium sized bird weighing about 118 g.
- Where can you see a Barred Fruiteater?
- The Barred Fruiteater occurs in 5 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela.
- What does a Barred Fruiteater sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Barred Fruiteater on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Barred Fruiteater?
- The Barred Fruiteater is most easily confused with the Orange-breasted Fruiteater, the Golden-breasted Fruiteater and the Fiery-throated Fruiteater.
- Is the Barred Fruiteater endangered?
- The Barred Fruiteater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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