Scaled Fruiteater
A species of Scaled Fruiteater Scientific name : Ampelioides tschudii Genus : Scaled Fruiteater
Scaled Fruiteater, A species of Scaled Fruiteater
Botanical name: Ampelioides tschudii
Genus: Scaled Fruiteater
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The scaled fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is the only member of the genus Ampelioides. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Scaled Fruiteater primarily consumes large fruits and insects, including arboreal snails. It searches for prey on epiphyte-covered branches, and uniquely removes the outer lip of snails before swallowing. Scaled Fruiteater often joins mixed-species flocks to forage.
Habitat
The habitat of scaled Fruiteater primarily includes humid montane forests. These environments are characterized by a complex vertical structure with dense vegetation, which provides ample food sources and cover. Scaled Fruiteater resides in a broad geographical region typically associated with such forest ecosystems.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Scaled Fruiteater Species
Scaled Fruiteater 
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