Dusky Purpletuft

It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The Dusky Purpletuft is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Dusky Purpletuft (Iodopleura fusca) is a species of bird in the Tityridae family. It has traditionally been placed in the cotinga family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae, where now placed by SACC. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References - 1. More

both Crimson Fruitcrow and Dusky Purpletuft, both of which are poorly known and highly sought after by birders. Visitors to this area can also look for Guianan Red-Cotinga, Pompadour Cotinga, Purple-breasted Cotinga and Spangled Cotinga, all of which are not uncommon near the Canopy Walkway. Leks for Capuchinbird have been found at the Iwokrama Field Station and Karanambu Ranch. The White Bellbird is regularly heard at the latter location, but finding this spectacular bird requires both perseverance and luck. More