Pipreola chlorolepidota
The Fiery-throated Fruiteater (Pipreola chlorolepidota) is a striking, medium-sized cotinga endemic to the humid eastern slopes of the Andes, renowned for the male's spectacularly vibrant plumage. Males boast a dazzling fiery orange-red throat and upper breast patch that sharply contrasts with their glossy emerald-green upperparts and belly, making them unmistakable. Females, lacking the fiery throat, are predominantly emerald green, slightly paler below, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash...
Found primarily in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, particularly cloud forests, as well as forest edge and clearings with tall trees. Inhabits mid-elevations typically between 600-1500 meters (2,000-5,000 ft) along the Andes.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming small berries and other fruits; also supplements its diet with various arthropods, especially insects, gleaned from foliage.
Fiery-throated Fruiteaters are generally solitary or found in pairs, often perching quietly for long periods in the mid-story to canopy, making them elusive despite their bright colors. They forage by plucking small fruits directly from branches while perched or in short, agile sallies, occasiona...
The Fiery-throated Fruiteater is endemic to the humid eastern slopes of the Andes in South America, with a discontinuous distribution spanning Colombia, Ecuador, and northeastern Peru. In Colombia, it is found in the southeastern departments, particularly Nariño and Putumayo, extending south. Its...
Least Concern
- The male's striking fiery orange-red throat patch is created by structural coloration, not pigments, making it incredibly iridescent and vivid. - Despite its bright colors, the Fiery-throated Fruiteater is often considered one of the more elusive cotingas, due to its habit of perching quietly a...