Fiery-throated Fruiteater
Fiery-throated Fruiteater
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A small, emerald-green cotinga of the western Andean slopes. Males feature a fiery orange-red throat patch, which is often surprisingly difficult to see unless the light is just right.
Where to spot
Humid lower montane and foothill forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes in southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of dense, humid forests. Look for its overall green plumage and try to catch a glimpse of the male's small, bright throat patch. Listen for its high-pitched, thin whistle.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during the early morning when fruit foraging is most common.
Where to spot
Humid lower montane and foothill forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes in southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of dense, humid forests. Look for its overall green plumage and try to catch a glimpse of the male's small, bright throat patch. Listen for its high-pitched, thin whistle.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during the early morning when fruit foraging is most common.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This fruiteater is highly cryptic, blending seamlessly with the green foliage, making its vibrant throat patch a fleeting glimpse.
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