About the Fiery-throated Fruiteater
The fiery-throated fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat destruction of its rainforest habitat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Pipreola chlorolepidota |
| Species Codes | fitfru1, FTFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fiery-throated Fruiteater belong to?
The Fiery-throated Fruiteater (Pipreola chlorolepidota) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
The Fiery-throated Fruiteater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Fiery-throated Fruiteater?
The fiery-throated fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat destruction of it...
Where can I report a Fiery-throated Fruiteater sighting?
You can log sightings of Fiery-throated Fruiteater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fitfru1, or on iNaturalist.
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