About the Orange-breasted Fruiteater
The orange-breasted fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae native to Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a plump green bird about 18 centimetres (7 in) long. Males have a glossy black head and bib, an orange throat and yellow belly. Females lack the dark head and have green upper parts and green and yellow streaked underparts. Both sexes have orange beaks and greyish-green legs. This is a relatively common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Pipreola jucunda |
| Species Codes | orbfru1, OBFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-breasted Fruiteater belong to?
The Orange-breasted Fruiteater (Pipreola jucunda) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-breasted Fruiteater?
The orange-breasted fruiteater is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae native to Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a plump green bird about 18 centimetres (7 in) long. Males have a glossy black head and bib, an orange throat and y...
Where can I report a Orange-breasted Fruiteater sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-breasted Fruiteater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbfru1, or on iNaturalist.