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Total length 12 cm (5 in). A plump, dark brownish-black bird with white rump, central underparts and crissum. The males' purple flank-tufts are often hidden under the wings, and the otherwise identical females lack them completely. | Total length 12 cm (5 in). A plump, dark brownish-black bird with white rump, central underparts and crissum. The males' purple flank-tufts are often hidden under the wings, and the otherwise identical females lack them completely. | ||
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Canopy and edge of humid lowland forest. | Canopy and edge of humid lowland forest. | ||
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In pairs or small groups. Feeds on berries and some insects. As other purpletufts, it is typically seen perched high on exposed branches. | In pairs or small groups. Feeds on berries and some insects. As other purpletufts, it is typically seen perched high on exposed branches. | ||
Revision as of 13:01, 24 March 2009
- Iodopleura fusca
Identification
Total length 12 cm (5 in). A plump, dark brownish-black bird with white rump, central underparts and crissum. The males' purple flank-tufts are often hidden under the wings, and the otherwise identical females lack them completely.
Similar species
Virtually unmistakable, but superficially similar to the Swallow-wing. No overlap with the Buff-throated Purpletuft or the White-browed Purpletuft.
Distribution
North-eastern South America in SE Venezuela, the Guianas and far N. Brazil. As far as known, uncommon to very rare, but easily overlooked due to its unobtrusive canopy life.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Traditionally considered to be a cotinga (Cotingidae), but recent proposals would place this species in Tityridae (Tityras & allies).
Habitat
Canopy and edge of humid lowland forest.
Behaviour
In pairs or small groups. Feeds on berries and some insects. As other purpletufts, it is typically seen perched high on exposed branches.
