Black-necked Red-Cotinga
NameBlack-necked Red-Cotinga
Common NameBlack-necked Red-Cotinga
Scientific NamePhoenicircus nigricollis
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsMales are brilliant scarlet-red over most of the body, including the head, underparts, and rump. The back, wings, and tail are glossy black. Females are duller, with more orange-red plumage and dusky brown on the back and wings.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, males produce a soft, low, whistled 'whee-o' or 'pweee-oo' call. They also create a distinctive whirring sound with their wings during display flights.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, specifically in eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, southeastern Colombia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBrilliant scarlet-red body with glossy black back and wings (male), Red head and bill, Relatively short tail, Quiet, arboreal behavior in forest understory, Distinctive wing-whirring sound during display
Description
The Black-necked Red-Cotinga is a striking, medium-sized cotinga known for its vibrant red plumage contrasting with a glossy black back and wings. It typically inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests, often perching quietly and feeding on fruits.
