Black-headed Berryeater
Carpornis melanocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="carpornis-melanocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala) is a bird species in the family Cotingidae (cotingas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.9 cm and a weight of 64.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,9 cm | 8.6 in |
| Poids | 64,26666666666667 g | 2.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Carpornis |
| Espèces | Carpornis melanocephala |
Distribution
Black-headed Berryeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cotingidae family