Black-headed Berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala)
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Black-headed Berryeater

Carpornis melanocephala (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1820)

20–21 cmLength64 gWeight

The black-headed berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Black-headed Berryeater has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Legado das ÁguasBrazil250 records
  2. Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil240 records
  3. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil225 records
More places
  1. Sítio Espinheiro NegroBrazil136 records
  2. Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil134 records
  3. Legado das Águas – SedeBrazil91 records
  4. Peruíbe – GuaraúBrazil16 records
  5. PE Carlos Botelho – Núcleo São Miguel ArcanjoBrazil15 records
  6. Itanhaém – Chácara SaraBrazil9 records
  7. Sítio PiraquaraBrazil6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-headed berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Black-headed Berryeater?

The Black-headed Berryeater is about 20–21 cm long and weighs around 64 g.

Where does the Black-headed Berryeater live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Black-headed Berryeater?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-headed Berryeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-headed Berryeater as Near Threatened.

What does the Black-headed Berryeater eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Black-headed Berryeater in?

It belongs to the family Cotingas (Cotingidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20–21 cm
Weight
64 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
110 mm
Tail
92 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cotingas Cotingidae
Genus
Carpornis

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Black-headed Berryeater

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