Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater
NameScarlet-breasted Fruiteater
Common NameScarlet-breasted Fruiteater
Scientific NamePipreola frontalis
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe male Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater has a glossy black head, a bright scarlet throat, and a broad yellow band across its breast. Its upperparts and belly are olive-green, and it possesses a distinctive reddish-orange bill. Females are generally duller, lacking the scarlet and yellow, being mostly green with a yellowish belly.
Vocalization / CallTypically a quiet bird, its vocalizations include soft, high-pitched whistles or thin, sibilant trills, often described as a 'pseee' or 'swee-swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head (male), Bright scarlet throat (male), Broad yellow breast band (male), Olive-green body plumage, Reddish-orange bill, Stocky build
Description
This striking passerine is a medium-sized, stocky bird found in humid montane forests. Males are particularly vibrant with a black head, scarlet throat, and yellow breast, contrasting with olive-green body plumage. They primarily feed on fruits, moving deliberately through the forest canopy.
