Masked Fruiteater
Pipreola pulchra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCotingidae (Cotingas)
- GenusPipreola (Typical Fruiteaters)
- SpeciesPipreola pulchra (Masked Fruiteater)
About the Masked Fruiteater
The masked fruiteater (Pipreola pulchra) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests on the eastern flanks of the Andes. Considering the bird's population size and its wide range, this species is classified by the IUCN as being of least concern.
At 17 cm (7 in), the masked fruiteater is a medium-sized fruiteater. Both the sexes are bright green above, with a yellowish iris, coral-coloured beak and grey legs. The male has a black face and upper throat, a bib-like orange lower throat, mottled green flanks and a yellowish belly. The female lacks the mask and bib, and its underparts are green streaked with yellow. This bird could be confused with the scarlet-breasted fruiteater (Pipreola frontalis), but that species has pale tips to the tertial wing feathers, the male has a scarlet throat but no collar, and the female has a yellow upper throat and unbarred breast.
The voice is a very high-pitched whistle "tseeeeeeeweee". The call note is a rising "tsweet". The masked fruiteater is endemic to Peru. It occurs on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains at... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Masked Fruiteater in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Masked Fruiteater in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Masked Fruiteater sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Masked Fruiteater in Cordillera Azul National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Masked Fruiteater in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.