Chestnut-crested Cotinga vs Black-chested Fruiteater
Ampelion rufaxilla compared with Pipreola lubomirskii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-crested Cotinga | Black-chested Fruiteater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampelion rufaxilla | Pipreola lubomirskii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 72.75 g (2.57 oz) | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-crested Cotinga
Least Concern
Black-chested Fruiteater
About These Birds
Black-chested Fruiteater
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.