Gray-winged Cotinga
NameGray-winged Cotinga
Common NameGray-winged Cotinga
Scientific NameTityra leucura
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe male has a mostly white body, contrasting with black flight feathers and a black tail. A prominent red facial mask extends from the bill base around the eye. The female is duller, with grayish-brown upperparts, paler underparts, and a less conspicuous reddish facial area.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically described as a series of buzzing or whirring notes, often possessing a mechanical quality.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesWhite body plumage (male), Black wings and tail (male), Red facial mask (male), Buzzing calls, Humid lowland forest habitat
Description
A medium-sized South American bird, the male Gray-winged Cotinga is striking with mostly white plumage, black wings and tail, and a distinctive red facial mask. Females are duller, exhibiting grayish-brown tones. They are typically found in humid lowland forests, where they primarily forage for fruits.
