Apolo Cotinga vs Purple-throated Cotinga
Phibalura boliviana compared with Porphyrolaema porphyrolaema
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apolo Cotinga | Purple-throated Cotinga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phibalura boliviana | Porphyrolaema porphyrolaema |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 46.0 g (1.62 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Apolo Cotinga
Least Concern
Purple-throated 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.