Black-headed Berryeater
Carpornis melanocephala
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About
The Black-headed Berryeater is a near-threatened, medium-sized cotinga with a glossy black head, vivid green upperparts, and yellow-green underparts in the male. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting the interior of humid lowland and foothill forest, where it is rarely seen. It feeds primarily on berries and fruits in the forest canopy, moving slowly and deliberately.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 64.26666666666667 g | 2.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Carpornis |
| Species | Carpornis melanocephala |
Distribution
Black-headed Berryeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cotingidae family