Purple-breasted Cotinga
NamePurple-breasted Cotinga
Common NamePurple-breasted Cotinga
Scientific NameCotinga cotinga
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)59
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly brilliant iridescent blue on the head, back, wings, and tail. The throat, breast, and belly are a striking magenta-purple, creating a sharp contrast with the blue. Females are much duller, mostly brownish-gray.
Vocalization / CallCotingas are generally known for being relatively silent, but may produce soft, wheezing, or whistling calls, often described as a soft 'psee' or 'whee-oo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue head, back, wings, and tail, Vibrant magenta-purple throat, breast, and belly (males), Medium size with a relatively short tail, Often perches upright in the forest canopy
Description
The Purple-breasted Cotinga is a stunning medium-sized passerine known for the male's brilliant iridescent plumage. It typically perches quietly in the canopy of humid tropical forests, primarily feeding on fruits.
