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Peruvian Plantcutter
Phytotoma raimondii
Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) is a member of the Cotingidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 39.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cotingidae Cotingas
- Genus Phytotoma
- Species raimondii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 39.8 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Cotingidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Peruvian Plantcutter feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Peruvian Plantcutter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) belongs to the Cotingidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA nw Peru.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 39.8 g, with a wing length of about 8.9 cm and a tail of around 8.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2,921 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Peruvian Plantcutter?
The Peruvian Plantcutter is a small bird that weighs around 39.8 g.
Where does the Peruvian Plantcutter live?
The Peruvian Plantcutter is found across South America with a range covering SA nw Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Peruvian Plantcutter belong to?
The Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) belongs to the Cotingidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Peruvian Plantcutter eat?
The Peruvian Plantcutter feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Peruvian Plantcutter migrate?
The Peruvian Plantcutter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Peruvian Plantcutter endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Peruvian Plantcutter make?
1 real field recording of the Peruvian Plantcutter — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Peruvian Plantcutter's range?
The Peruvian Plantcutter has a mapped global range of about 2,921 km².
Conservation
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