Band-tailed Fruiteater
A species of Typical Fruiteaters Scientific name : Pipreola intermedia Genus : Typical Fruiteaters
Band-tailed Fruiteater, A species of Typical Fruiteaters
Botanical name: Pipreola intermedia
Genus: Typical Fruiteaters
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Description General Info
Description
The band-tailed fruiteater grows to a length of about 19 cm (7 in). The adult male has a black head glossed with green, and a black bib. The bib is surrounded by a bright yellow margin. The upper parts of the body are mid-green, and there are black, chevron-shaped markings on the flanks. The tail has a green base, a black band and a whitish tip. The underparts are yellowish, mottled or streaked with green. The female resembles the male but lacks the glossy black head, the black bib and the yellow collar, and the black bar on the tail may be fainter. Both male and female have a yellow iris and a red beak and legs. This bird is very similar to the green-and-black fruiteater but that species is smaller, the bib is suffused with green and the yellow area surrounding it is less distinct. 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Band-tailed Fruiteater, a primarily frugivorous bird, forages for a variety of fruits. With unique adaptations, band-tailed Fruiteater plucks food while perching or in flight, mainly at dawn or dusk.
Habitat
The band-tailed Fruiteater typically inhabits montane forests and the adjacent forest edges, thriving in dense and lush environments of the Andean region. These areas are characterized by a high biodiversity of flora which provides ample food resources for the species, such as fruits from various trees and shrubs.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
This is a bird of the mountain forests clothing the eastern flanks of the Andes in South America. Its range extends from central Peru to western Bolivia, generally at altitudes from 2,300 to 3,000 metres (7,500 to 9,800 ft). At the southern end of its range it may be found at lower altitudes. It is usually present at higher elevations than the green-and-black fruiteater.
Species Status
The population trend of the band-tailed fruiteater appears to be stable, the birds have a large range and are fairly common. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed their conservation status as being of "least concern".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Typical Fruiteaters Species
Band-tailed Fruiteater 
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