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Black-and-gold Cotinga
Lipaugus ater
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.0 cm
Weight
129.0 g
Family
Cotingidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-and-gold Cotinga is a rare cotinga of the cloud forests of the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes. Males are strikingly patterned in glossy black and gold. Like other cotingids, it feeds on fruit in the forest canopy and males display at traditional leks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.0 cm | 11.4 in |
| Weight | 129.0 g | 4.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Lipaugus |
| Species | Lipaugus ater |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-and-gold Cotinga endangered?
The Black-and-gold Cotinga has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-and-gold Cotinga?
The Black-and-gold Cotinga has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 129.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-gold Cotinga belong to?
The Black-and-gold Cotinga (Lipaugus ater) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cotingidae.
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