Spangled Cotinga
NameSpangled Cotinga
Common NameSpangled Cotinga
Scientific NameCotinga cayana
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsMale: Entirely iridescent turquoise-blue to blue-green, with a deep purplish-red throat and upper breast patch. The flight feathers are black, edged with blue-green, giving a scaled appearance on the wings. Female: Much duller, mostly brownish-grey with faint mottling.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but may produce soft, wheezing or sighing calls, and a distinctive whirring sound with their wings during flight.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent turquoise-blue plumage (male), Deep purplish-red throat patch (male), Black-edged wing feathers (male), Arboreal, canopy-dwelling habits
Description
The Spangled Cotinga is a medium-sized, strikingly colored passerine bird native to the Amazon rainforest. Males are renowned for their brilliant iridescent blue-green plumage and a contrasting purplish-red throat patch, typically perching high in the canopy. They are primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits found in the forest.
