Band-tailed Fruiteater
NameBand-tailed Fruiteater
Common NameBand-tailed Fruiteater
Scientific NameAmpelion rubrocristatus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue head, bright green upperparts, and a prominent yellow band across the breast, with yellowish-green underparts that are finely scaled dark. They possess a distinctive red bill and red legs, and a red crest that is often concealed. Females are similar but generally duller.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically quiet, consisting of soft, whistled notes or a series of 'swee-swee-swee' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from northern Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresdark blue head, bright green body, yellow breast band, red bill, red legs, often concealed red crest
Description
This medium-sized cotinga is known for its striking plumage, featuring a dark blue head, bright green body, and a yellow breast band. It primarily feeds on fruits and is typically found in the humid montane forests of the Andes.
