About the Crimson Fruitcrow
The crimson fruitcrow is a species of bird in the large family Cotingidae, not a crow. The only member of the genus Haematoderus, it is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Because of its large range and population density this species is not classified as vulnerable.
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The crimson fruitcrow is a large bird about 34 centimetres (13 in) long. The adult male has glossy crimson plumage on head, back and breast, the feathers being long and stiff. A bushy crimson crest is sometimes raised. The wings and tail are dark brown to black, the tail being partly concealed by the long tail-coverts. The female and the immature male have a paler crimson head, throat and underparts, the back, wings and tail being dark brown and the feathers being more flexible. Both sexes have thick, dark red beaks.
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Where the Crimson Fruitcrow lives
When to see the Crimson Fruitcrow
Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-cheeked CotingaZaratornis stresemanniThe white-cheeked cotinga is about 21 cm (8.3 in) long and weighs 46 to 57 g (1.6 to 2.0 oz).
White-tailed CotingaXipholena lamellipennisThe white-tailed cotinga is 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long.
Bay-vented CotingaDoliornis sclateriThe bay-vented cotinga is 20 to 21.5 cm (7.9 to 8.5 in) long and weighs 53 to 69 g (1.9 to 2.4 oz).
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