Blue Cotinga
NameBlue Cotinga
Common NameBlue Cotinga
Scientific NameCotinga cayana
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales are iridescent turquoise-blue over most of the body, with a contrasting velvety purple-black patch on the throat and belly. The wings and tail are blackish, often edged with blue. Females are much duller, being mostly brownish-gray with faint mottling.
Vocalization / CallBlue Cotingas are generally quiet birds. Their vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'psee' or 'tseet' calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout the Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant turquoise-blue plumage (male), Deep purple throat and belly patch (male), Stocky build with a short tail, Found in humid forest canopy
Description
The Blue Cotinga is a strikingly beautiful bird known for the male's brilliant turquoise-blue plumage and deep purple throat and belly. These birds are typically found perching quietly in the canopy of humid lowland forests, primarily feeding on fruits.
