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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Phytotoma rara |
| Species Codes | rutpla1, 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.