Fiery-throated Fruiteater
Pipreola chlorolepidota
The Fiery-throated Fruiteater (Pipreola chlorolepidota) is a rare cotinga found in 3 countries, weighing about 30 g. The fiery-throated fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
About the Fiery-throated Fruiteater
The fiery-throated fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat destruction of its rainforest habitat.
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How to identify it
At just 12.5 cm (5 in), the fiery-throated fruiteater is the smallest species in the genus. The adult male has a bright green head and upper parts except for the tips of the tertial wing feathers which are white. The throat and chest are bright orangish-red, contrasting with the rest of the underparts which are green, the midbelly being tinged with yellow. The upper parts of the adult female are similar to those of the male, the breast is green and the belly is barred with green and yellow. In both sexes, the iris is pale grey, the beak pinkish-orange with a dark tip, and the legs orange.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
- At just 12.5 cm (5 in), the fiery-throated fruiteater is the smallest species in the genus. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
- The Fiery-throated Fruiteater is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
- The Fiery-throated Fruiteater occurs in 3 countries, including Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
- What birds look similar to a Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
- The Fiery-throated Fruiteater is most easily confused with the Band-tailed Fruiteater, the Black-chested Fruiteater and the Masked Fruiteater.
- Is the Fiery-throated Fruiteater endangered?
- The Fiery-throated Fruiteater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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