Yellow-billed Cotinga
NameYellow-billed Cotinga
Common NameYellow-billed Cotinga
Scientific NameCarpodectes antoniae
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)64.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely pure white with black eyes and a bright yellow bill. Females are duller, grayish-white with dusky mottling and a duller yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes such as 'wheee-oo' or 'peee-ooo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound in the Pacific lowlands of southwestern Costa Rica and extreme western Panama.
Identifying Featurespure white plumage (male), bright yellow bill, black eyes, arboreal, restricted range
Description
This striking medium-sized bird is characterized by the male's pure white plumage and bright yellow bill. It inhabits humid lowland forests, often near water, where it primarily feeds on fruits.
