Scaled Fruiteater
Ampelioides tschudii
The Scaled Fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii) is a rare cotinga found in 5 countries, weighing about 78 g. The scaled fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
About the Scaled Fruiteater
The scaled fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is the only member of the genus Ampelioides. This bird is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where its natural habitat is the high elevation tropical forests of the Andes mountains. The scaled fruiteater is a chunky, short-tailed, flat-headed bird measuring 19–20 cm (7.5–7.9 in) in length. It uses its green scaled feather pattern to blend in with the dense vegetation of the South American rainforest.
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What the Scaled Fruiteater sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Scaled Fruiteater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Scaled Fruiteater look like?
- The scaled fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
- How big is a Scaled Fruiteater?
- The Scaled Fruiteater is a medium sized bird weighing about 78 g.
- Where can you see a Scaled Fruiteater?
- The Scaled Fruiteater occurs in 5 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia.
- What does a Scaled Fruiteater sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Scaled Fruiteater on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Scaled Fruiteater?
- The Scaled Fruiteater is most easily confused with the Bearded Bellbird, the Snowy Cotinga and the Plum-throated Cotinga.
- Is the Scaled Fruiteater endangered?
- The Scaled Fruiteater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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