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Banded Cotinga

Cotinga maculata

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
22,8 cm
Peso
65,0 g
Familia
Cotingidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 22,8 cm 9.0 in
Peso 65,0 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Cotingidae (Cotingas)
Genus Cotinga
Especies Cotinga maculata

Distribution

Banded Cotinga has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Banded Cotinga endangered?
The Banded Cotinga has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Banded Cotinga?
The Banded Cotinga has a wingspan of 22.8 cm, weight of 65.0 g.
What order and family does the Banded Cotinga belong to?
The Banded Cotinga (Cotinga maculata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cotingidae.

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