Chestnut-crested Cotinga vs Banded Cotinga

Ampelion rufaxilla compared with Cotinga maculata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut-crested Cotinga Banded Cotinga
Scientific Name Ampelion rufaxilla Cotinga maculata
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 23.2 cm (9.1 in) 22.8 cm (9.0 in)
Weight 72.75 g (2.57 oz) 65.0 g (2.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut-crested Cotinga only

None

Banded Cotinga only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut-crested Cotinga

Critically Endangered

Banded Cotinga

About These Birds

Banded Cotinga

The Banded Cotinga is a Critically Endangered bird of the family Cotingidae endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Weighing about 65g with a wingspan of 22.8cm, the male displays brilliant turquoise and purple plumage with a bold black band. Severe deforestation has reduced its population to critical levels.

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