Peruvian Plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii)
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Peruvian Plantcutter

Phytotoma raimondii Taczanowski, 1883

18–20 cmLength40 gWeight

The Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) is an Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Peruvian Plantcutter has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru319 records
  2. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru1 record
  3. ACP ChaparríPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) is an Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Peruvian Plantcutter?

The Peruvian Plantcutter is about 18–20 cm long and weighs around 40 g.

Where does the Peruvian Plantcutter live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Peruvian Plantcutter?

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

Is the Peruvian Plantcutter endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Peruvian Plantcutter as Vulnerable.

What does the Peruvian Plantcutter eat?

Main food: Land plants.

What family is the Peruvian Plantcutter in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–20 cm
Weight
40 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Land plants
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
89 mm
Tail
87 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cotingas Cotingidae
Genus
Phytotoma

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Peruvian Plantcutter

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