White-winged Cotinga
NameWhite-winged Cotinga
Common NameWhite-winged Cotinga
Scientific NameXipholena atropurpurea
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with large, conspicuous white patches on the wings, visible both at rest and in flight. They have a distinctive white eye. Females are duller, grayish-brown overall with paler underparts and lack the prominent white wing patches.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species, its vocalizations include soft, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'psss-psss-psss' notes, and sometimes a soft, buzzy 'zzzzzt'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil, ranging from Pernambuco south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage (male), large white wing patches (male), white eye (male), short, stout bill, forest canopy dwelling
Description
The White-winged Cotinga is a striking medium-sized bird endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Males are glossy black with prominent white wing patches, while females are duller. They are primarily frugivorous, foraging quietly in the forest canopy.
