About the Crimson Fruitcrow
The crimson fruitcrow is a species of bird in the large family Cotingidae, not a crow. The only member of the genus Haematoderus, it is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Because of its large range and population density this species is not classified as vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Haematoderus militaris |
| Species Codes | crifru1, CRFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson Fruitcrow belong to?
The Crimson Fruitcrow (Haematoderus militaris) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson Fruitcrow?
The crimson fruitcrow is a species of bird in the large family Cotingidae, not a crow. The only member of the genus Haematoderus, it is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Because of its large range an...
Where can I report a Crimson Fruitcrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson Fruitcrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crifru1, or on iNaturalist.
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