Pipreola are — together with the Scaled Fruiteaters (Ampelioides tschudii) – collectively known as fruiteaters. For more information, see our guide on backyard birds. For more information, see our guide on birds of prey.
Distribution / Range
They are restricted to humid montane or foothill forests in western or northern South America.
Description
These are thickset birds with predominantly greenish upperparts. According to BirdLife International, this species is well documented.
Males of most species have blackheads and/or reddish, orange, or yellow to the throat, chest, or belly. According to RSPB, this species is well documented.
Species
- Barred Fruiteater (Pipreolas arcuata)
- Golden-breasted Fruiteater (Pipreolas aureopectus)
- Fiery-throated Fruiteater (Pipreolas chlorolepidota)
- Handsome Fruiteater (Pipreolas formosa)
- Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater (Pipreolas frontalis)
- Band-tailed Fruiteater (Pipreolas intermedia)
- Orange-breasted Fruiteater (Pipreolas jucunda)
- Black-chested Fruiteater (Pipreolas lubomirskii)
- Masked Fruiteater (Pipreolas pulchra)
- Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreolas riefferii)
- Red-banded Fruiteater (Pipreola whitelyi)
