Black-headed Berryeater
Carpornis melanocephala
The black-headed berryeater is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cotingidae
Genus
Carpornis
Black-headed Berryeater belongs to the family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The black-headed berryeater is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Brazil.
The Black-headed Berryeater faces significant threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. This endemic species is particularly vulnerable due to its dependence on mature forest canopy and the continued conversion of its habitat for agriculture, urban development, and logging activities.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, this species inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges, typically at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. It prefers the canopy and sub-canopy of mature forest stands where it feeds on fruits and small invertebrates.
Threats
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest fragmentation
Agricultural expansion
Logging activities
Urban development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Black-headed Berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-headed-berryeater