Apolo Cotinga

Apolo Cotinga

Phibalura boliviana

Endangered
Wingspan
19.5 cm
Weight
46.0 g
Family
Cotingidae
Order
Passeriformes
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The Apolo Cotinga is an endangered passerine from Bolivia's Apolo region, weighing about 46 grams with a wingspan near 19 cm. It inhabits humid montane forests in a very restricted area of the Bolivian Andes. This rare cotinga remains poorly known due to its remote habitat and small population size.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.5 cm 7.7 in
Weight 46.0 g 1.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cotingidae (Cotingas)
Genus Phibalura
Species Phibalura boliviana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apolo Cotinga endangered?
The Apolo Cotinga has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Apolo Cotinga nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
How big is the Apolo Cotinga?
The Apolo Cotinga has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 46.0 g.
What order and family does the Apolo Cotinga belong to?
The Apolo Cotinga (Phibalura boliviana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cotingidae.

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