Other Scientific Names
Carpornis melanocephalus [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Carpornis melanocephalus [Stotz et al. (1996)], Carpornis melanocephalus [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Carpornis melanocephalus [Collar et al. (1994)], Carpornis melanocephalus [BirdLife International (2000, 2004)]
Black-headed Berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala) [XC109588]
by Dante Buzzetti from Alto Ribeira State Park (PETAR),S\u00e3o Paulo State,Brazil, Brazil (song)
Black-headed Berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala) [XC18992]
by Leonardo Patrial from S\u00edtio do Cervo, Miracat\u00fa-SP, Brazil (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus was in the past sometimes merged with Ampelion, but now considered distinct, and not even amongst closest relatives.
Similar Species
Female Hooded Berryeater (Carpornis cucullata) is yellower below with wing-bars and more extensive black on head.
References
See References.