Rufous-tailed Plantcutter

Phytotoma rara · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
rutpla1, RTPL

About the Rufous-tailed Plantcutter

The rufous-tailed plantcutter, sometimes called the Chilean plantcutter, is a passerine bird of southern South America, now placed in the cotinga family. It is a medium-sized bird about 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long with a long black tail with a red base. Males have greyish-brown upper parts, a chestnut crown and breast, and dark facial markings. Females are similar but lack the chestnut crown and have streaked, buff underparts. There is a wing bar which is white in the male and buff in the female. This is a fairly 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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCotingas (Cotingidae)
SpeciesPhytotoma rara
Species Codesrutpla1, RTPL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rufous-tailed Plantcutter belong to?

The Rufous-tailed Plantcutter (Phytotoma rara) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Plantcutter?

The rufous-tailed plantcutter, sometimes called the Chilean plantcutter, is a passerine bird of southern South America, now placed in the cotinga family. It is a medium-sized bird about 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long with a long black tail with a red base. Males have greyish-brown upper parts, a chest...

Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Plantcutter sighting?

You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Plantcutter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutpla1, or on iNaturalist.