Red-banded Fruiteater
NameRed-banded Fruiteater
Common NameRed-banded Fruiteater
Scientific NamePipreola thoracica
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsMales have olive-green upperparts, a bright yellow throat and cheeks, and a distinctive broad red band across the breast. The rest of the underparts are greyish-green. The bill is reddish, and legs are orange. Females are similar but lack the red breast band, often having a yellowish wash on the throat instead.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a high-pitched, thin, sibilant whistle, often described as 'pseeeet' or 'sweeeet'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the eastern slopes of the Andes mountains, from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, extending into central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresbright red breast band (male), yellow throat and cheeks, olive-green upperparts, reddish bill, orange legs
Description
The Red-banded Fruiteater is a striking medium-sized passerine found in humid montane forests. Males are particularly colorful, featuring a prominent red breast band against olive-green and grey plumage. They are typically observed foraging for fruits in the mid-story of the forest.
