Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater
Pipreola frontalis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Cotingas (Cotingidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The scarlet-breasted fruiteater (Pipreola frontalis) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist montane forests. Two subspecies are recognised though some researchers consider these should be regarded as distinct species. It is a plump green bird with a black head, the males having red throats and the females yellow.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Scarlet-breasted fruiteater
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
