Red-ruffed Fruitcrow
Pyroderus scutatus
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Red-ruffed Fruitcrow faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its Atlantic Forest range, with habitat conversion for agriculture, cattle ranching, and urban development fragmenting remaining forest patches. The species' dependence on large, intact forest areas for breeding and foraging makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest remnants cannot support viable populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further degrade critical habitat corridors needed for population connectivity.
Habitat
The Red-ruffed Fruitcrow inhabits primary and mature secondary Atlantic Forest, preferring dense canopy areas in both lowland and montane forests up to 1,500 meters elevation. This species requires large territories with abundant fruiting trees and is typically found in the upper canopy of well-preserved forest fragments.
Other threatened species in Cotingidae
Frequently asked questions
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