Black-necked Red Cotinga vs Handsome Fruiteater
Phoenicircus nigricollis compared with Pipreola formosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Red Cotinga | Handsome Fruiteater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicircus nigricollis | Pipreola formosa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Red Cotinga
Least Concern
Handsome Fruiteater
About These Birds
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.