Apolo Cotinga vs Black-necked Red Cotinga
Phibalura boliviana compared with Phoenicircus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apolo Cotinga | Black-necked Red Cotinga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phibalura boliviana | Phoenicircus nigricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 46.0 g (1.62 oz) | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Apolo Cotinga
Black-necked Red Cotinga
About These Birds
Apolo Cotinga
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.
Black-necked Red Cotinga
The Black-necked Red Cotinga is a striking medium-sized cotinga; males display brilliant scarlet plumage with a contrasting black neck and upper mantle, while females are brown. It inhabits humid lowland forests of western Amazonia in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It feeds on fruits in the forest canopy and is polygynous, with males displaying at leks to attract females.