Banded Cotinga
NameBanded Cotinga
Common NameBanded Cotinga
Scientific NameCotinga maculata
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are spectacular with an iridescent sky-blue head, back, and wings. The throat, breast, and belly are a deep, rich maroon, separated from the lower blue belly by a distinct iridescent blue band across the lower breast. Primary feathers are black.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a silent bird, but may produce soft, low whistles or grunts, particularly during breeding displays. It does not have a complex song.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small, fragmented area of the humid lowland Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, primarily in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent sky-blue and deep maroon plumage (male), Distinct iridescent blue band across the lower breast (male), Compact body shape, Found in the canopy of Atlantic Forest
Description
The Banded Cotinga is a medium-sized, strikingly colored bird endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Males display brilliant iridescent blue and deep maroon plumage, often perching silently in the forest canopy to feed on fruits.
