Banded Cotinga vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Cotinga maculata compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Cotinga | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinga maculata | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Banded Cotinga
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
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.