White-cheeked Cotinga
NameWhite-cheeked Cotinga
Common NameWhite-cheeked Cotinga
Scientific NameZaratornis stresemanni
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have similar plumage, featuring dark sooty-brown upperparts and wings, with noticeable white streaking on the underparts. The most striking feature is the prominent white patch on each cheek, contrasting with the dark head.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally quiet and high-pitched, consisting of soft 'tseet' or 'psit' notes, sometimes given in short series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high Andes of central Peru, primarily found in fragmented Polylepis woodlands.
Identifying Featuresdark sooty-brown plumage, prominent white cheek patches, streaked underparts, small, pointed bill, found in high-altitude Polylepis forests
Description
This medium-sized cotinga is characterized by its dark sooty-brown plumage and distinctive white cheek patches. It inhabits high-altitude Andean forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
