Black-faced Cotinga vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Conioptilon mcilhennyi compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Cotinga | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conioptilon mcilhennyi | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.2 cm (11.5 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 87.75 g (3.10 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Cotinga
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a spectacular cotingid with a 36.7 cm wingspan, weighing 245 grams. Males are brilliant orange-red with a large semicircular crest covering the bill, while females are brownish. It inhabits Andean cloud forests and rocky outcrops, where males gather at leks to display.