Hooded Berryeater (Carpornis cucullata)
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Hooded Berryeater

Carpornis cucullata (Swainson, 1821)

22–25 cmLength74 gWeight

The hooded berryeater (Carpornis cucullata) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Hooded Berryeater has been recorded at 25 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil1,399 records
  2. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil704 records
  3. Reserva Kaetés - PCSABrazil491 records
More places
  1. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil417 records
  2. Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil182 records
  3. PE Carlos Botelho – Núcleo São Miguel ArcanjoBrazil167 records
  4. PE da Serra do Tabuleiro – Hotel Plaza Caldas da ImperatrizBrazil80 records
  5. Legado das ÁguasBrazil38 records
  6. Reserva Biológica Augusto RuschiBrazil37 records
  7. Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil10 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 hooded berryeater (Carpornis cucullata) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Hooded Berryeater?

The Hooded Berryeater is about 22–25 cm long and weighs around 74 g.

Where does the Hooded Berryeater live?

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

When is the best time to see the Hooded Berryeater?

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

Is the Hooded Berryeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hooded Berryeater as Least Concern.

What does the Hooded Berryeater eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Hooded Berryeater in?

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

At a glance

Length
22–25 cm
Weight
74 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
114 mm
Tail
102 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cotingas Cotingidae
Genus
Carpornis

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Hooded Berryeater

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