Black-chested Fruiteater
Pipreola lubomirskii
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About
The Black-chested Fruiteater is a strikingly colored cotinga of Andean cloud forests in Ecuador and northern Peru, with males displaying a vivid yellow-and-green body and a broad black breast band. It inhabits the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500 and 2,800 meters. It feeds primarily on small fruits and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 54.0 g | 1.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Pipreola |
| Species | Pipreola lubomirskii |
Distribution
Black-chested Fruiteater has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cotingidae family