Black-faced Cotinga vs Crimson Fruitcrow

Conioptilon mcilhennyi compared with Haematoderus militaris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-faced Cotinga Crimson Fruitcrow
Scientific Name Conioptilon mcilhennyi Haematoderus militaris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 29.2 cm (11.5 in) 42.4 cm (16.7 in)
Weight 87.75 g (3.10 oz) 227.0 g (8.01 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-faced Cotinga only

Crimson Fruitcrow only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-faced Cotinga

Least Concern

Crimson Fruitcrow

About These Birds

Black-faced Cotinga

The Black-faced Cotinga is an elusive, medium-sized cotinga with dark purplish-black plumage and a striking pale face. It is found in humid lowland forests of western Amazonia, primarily in Peru and adjacent Brazil, where it inhabits the forest interior and edges. Little is known of its behavior, but it likely feeds on fruits and berries like other cotingas.

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