Black-necked Red Cotinga vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Phoenicircus nigricollis compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Red Cotinga | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicircus nigricollis | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-necked Red Cotinga
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
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.