Buff-throated Purpletuft (Iodopleura pipra) — Endangered Aves

Buff-throated Purpletuft

Iodopleura pipra

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae

About

The buff-throated purpletuft is a small Endangered species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.

Fun Fact

The buff-throated purpletuft was originally described in 1831 as Pardalotus pipra, mistakenly placing it in the pardalote family of Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on other fruits and on insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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