Plum-throated Cotinga
NamePlum-throated Cotinga
Common NamePlum-throated Cotinga
Scientific NameCotinga maynana
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)64.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely iridescent bright blue, with a velvety black patch on the throat and upper breast. They possess striking orange-yellow eyes. Females are duller, mostly brownish with pale mottling.
Vocalization / CallKnown for being relatively quiet, their vocalizations are typically soft, low-pitched whistles or grunts, sometimes described as a 'whee-oo' or 'whistle-grunt'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant iridescent blue plumage (male), Velvety black throat patch (male), Bright orange-yellow eyes, Relatively short tail, Quiet demeanor
Description
The Plum-throated Cotinga is a stunningly vibrant blue bird found in the Amazon basin. Males are particularly striking with their iridescent plumage and contrasting black throat patch, often perching quietly in the forest canopy. They primarily feed on fruits.
