Red-ruffed Fruitcrow
NameRed-ruffed Fruitcrow
Common NameRed-ruffed Fruitcrow
Scientific NamePyroderus scutatus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)345
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a large, erectile, brilliant scarlet-red ruff covering the throat and upper breast. Females are similar but generally have a smaller and duller ruff.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, booming vocalizations, often described as a resonant 'boop' or 'whoop' sound, which can carry long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across South America, including southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina, and northern regions such as Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Glossy black plumage, Vibrant scarlet throat ruff, Heavy, dark bill, Booming vocalizations
Description
This large, striking cotinga is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a prominent, vibrant scarlet ruff on its throat. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy of humid forests, feeding primarily on fruits and some insects.
