The purpletufts (Iodopleura) are a genus of birds in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in the cotinga family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae,[1] where now placed by SACC. These relatively small, short-tailed birds are found in the canopy of forests in tropical South America. Their name is a reference to the purple feather tufts on the flanks of the male, but these are often not visible when the wings are held closed, and females lack them entirely.
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodopleura pipra | eastern Brazil. | ||
| Iodopleura isabellae | Amazon Rainforest. | ||
| Iodopleura fusca | southeastern Venezuela, and very locally in northeastern Brazil. | ||