Black-tipped Cotinga
NameBlack-tipped Cotinga
Common NameBlack-tipped Cotinga
Scientific NameCarpodectes hopkei
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely pure white with bright red irises, a dark bill, and dark legs. They have black tips on their primary flight feathers, which are often not visible when perched. Females are duller, grayish-white overall, with a paler bill and less striking eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for soft, high-pitched 'seee' or 'psss' calls, often given while foraging. They are generally not very vocal.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid lowland evergreen forests of the Chocó biogeographic region, extending from extreme southeastern Panama through western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white plumage (male), Bright red eyes (male), Black tips on primary flight feathers (male, often hidden), Dark bill and legs (male), Canopy dwelling in tropical forests
Description
The Black-tipped Cotinga is a striking, medium-sized bird of the tropical forest canopy. Males are entirely pure white with bright red eyes, while females are duller grayish-white. They are primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits in the upper canopy.
