Fiery-throated Fruiteater

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Not yet spotted on Fladder

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.