Black-faced Cotinga
NameBlack-faced Cotinga
Common NameBlack-faced Cotinga
Scientific NameConioptilon mcilhennyi
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly pale grey, with a contrasting velvety black face and throat. They possess a distinctive bright red eye ring and iris, and a pale bill with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally soft and infrequent, often described as a low, soft whistle or a series of quiet, descending whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically southeastern Peru, southwestern Brazil (Acre), and northwestern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesVelvety black face and throat, Bright red eye ring and iris, Pale grey body plumage, Stocky build
Description
The Black-faced Cotinga is a medium-sized, stocky passerine known for its striking appearance. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy of humid lowland forests, feeding primarily on fruits.
