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Purple-throated fruitcrow

Tropics·Bird

This medium-sized black bird is native to humid lowland forests of South America. The term "purple throat" comes from the male birds who have large purple-red throat patches.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Body size25-30m cm in length
  • Native habitat Subtropical and tropical lowland forests of tropical areas of South America
  • DietFruit and insects
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