Bare-necked fruitcrow

Gymnoderus foetidus

The bare-necked fruitcrow is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is the only member of the genus "Gymnoderus". It is found in the Amazon Rainforest, especially near rivers. It is relatively common, but generally rarer and more local north of the Amazon River.
Bare-necked fruitcrow (Gymnoderus foetidus) Estacion Biologica Los Amigos, Madre de Dios, Peru. Oct 31, 2023 Bare-necked fruitcrow,Geotagged,Gymnoderus foetidus,Peru,Spring

Appearance

Both sexes are overall mainly blackish, but the male has distinctive, large greyish-blue facial- and neck-wattles and greyish-white wings, which flash conspicuously in flight.
Bare-necked fruitcrow - in flight, Rio Bobonaza, Ecuador Remote shots but a lovely strange bird. It has a turkey-like appearance:
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/129208/bare-necked_fruitcrow_rio_bobonaza_ecuador.html Bare-necked fruitcrow,Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Finca Heimatlos,Geotagged,Gymnoderus foetidus,Rio Bobonaza,South America,Spring,World

Distribution

Population numbers appear to be decreasing, but because it is less than a 30% decline over ten years or three generations, they are not on the Vulnerable list.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCotingidae
GenusGymnoderus
SpeciesG. foetidus