About the Purple-throated Fruitcrow
The purple-throated fruitcrow is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Querula purpurata |
| Species Codes | putfru1, PTFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Fruitcrow belong to?
The Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Fruitcrow?
The purple-throated fruitcrow is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Purple-throated Fruitcrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Fruitcrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putfru1, or on iNaturalist.
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