Peruvian Plantcutter
Phytotoma raimondii
The Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) is a rare cotinga found only in Peru, weighing about 40 g. The Peruvian plantcutter is an Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.
About the Peruvian Plantcutter
The Peruvian plantcutter is an Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Peru.
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How to identify it
The Peruvian plantcutter is 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long; four individuals weighed 37.2 to 46.6 g (1.3 to 1.6 oz). The sexes have different plumage. Adult males have a mostly bluish gray head with bright orange-rufous lores and a shaggy crest. Their upperparts are bluish gray, sometimes with some dusky streaks on the back. Their wings' lesser coverts are bluish gray, the median coverts black with large white tips that form a wide wing bar, and the greater coverts black with white edges and tips. Voice: The Peruvian plantcutter's song is "a descending series of rising-falling, annoyed, nasal brays: REEEEH reeeh reeeh" and its calls "various annoyed nasal whines". It vocalizes throughout the day though more in the morning and late afternoon. It sings from the top of a bush or tree.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Peruvian Plantcutter can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Peruvian Plantcutter?
- The Peruvian plantcutter is 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long; four individuals weighed 37.2 to 46.6 g (1.3 to 1.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Peruvian Plantcutter?
- The Peruvian Plantcutter is a small sized bird weighing about 40 g.
- Where can you see a Peruvian Plantcutter?
- The Peruvian Plantcutter is endemic to Peru, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Peruvian Plantcutter?
- The Peruvian Plantcutter is most easily confused with the White-tipped Plantcutter and the Rufous-tailed Plantcutter.
- Is the Peruvian Plantcutter endangered?
- The Peruvian Plantcutter is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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