Purple-throated Fruitcrow
NamePurple-throated Fruitcrow
Common NamePurple-throated Fruitcrow
Scientific NameQuerula purpurata
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a large, iridescent purple-red throat patch that can appear more red or purple depending on the light. Females are similar but have a smaller, duller throat patch, sometimes absent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, guttural croaks, grunts, and whistles, often given in chorus by a group. Calls can be described as 'quer-quer-quer-quer' or 'wank-wank-wank'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland forests of Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and into western and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Prominent iridescent purple-red throat patch (males), Stocky build, Often seen in groups in forest canopy, Medium-large passerine size
Description
The Purple-throated Fruitcrow is a medium-sized, stocky cotinga known for its glossy black plumage and the striking iridescent purple-red throat patch of the male. These social birds are typically found in the canopy of humid lowland forests, often moving in small groups.
