Red-crested Cotinga
NameRed-crested Cotinga
Common NameRed-crested Cotinga
Scientific NameAmpelion rubrocristatus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have slate-gray body plumage, darker on the wings and tail. The most prominent feature is the erectile, shaggy red crest on the crown, which can be raised or lowered. They possess striking bright red eyes.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, its vocalizations include soft, whistled 'wheee-oo' notes or a series of descending whistles. It can also produce low, guttural 'grrr' or 'grah' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending south into central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresred erectile crest, slate-gray plumage, bright red eyes, upright posture
Description
This medium-sized cotinga is characterized by its predominantly slate-gray plumage and a distinctive shaggy red crest. It typically perches upright in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
