Band-tailed Fruiteater vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Pipreola intermedia compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Fruiteater | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipreola intermedia | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Fruiteater
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
About These Birds
Band-tailed Fruiteater
The Band-tailed Fruiteater is a medium-sized cotinga of the family Cotingidae found in montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Weighing about 50g with a wingspan of 18.9cm, males have a striking banded tail pattern and green-and-orange plumage. It feeds primarily on small fruits and berries in the cloud forest canopy.
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a spectacular cotingid with a 36.7 cm wingspan, weighing 245 grams. Males are brilliant orange-red with a large semicircular crest covering the bill, while females are brownish. It inhabits Andean cloud forests and rocky outcrops, where males gather at leks to display.