Black-chested Fruiteater vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Pipreola lubomirskii compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Fruiteater | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipreola lubomirskii | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chested Fruiteater
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
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.