The scarlet-breasted fruiteater (Pipreola frontalis) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist montane forests. Two subspecies are recognised though some researchers consider these should be regarded as distinct species. It is a plump green bird with a black head, the males having red throats and the females yellow. It is a relatively common species with a wide range, and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being "least concern".