Banded Cotinga vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Cotinga maculata comparé à Rupicola peruvianus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Banded Cotinga Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Nom scientifique Cotinga maculata Rupicola peruvianus
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Cotingidae Cotingidae
Statut de conservation Critically Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 22,8 cm (9.0 in) 36,7 cm (14.4 in)
Poids 65,0 g (2.29 oz) 245,0 g (8.64 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Banded Cotinga only

Aucun(e)

Andean Cock-of-the-rock only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered

Banded Cotinga

Least Concern

Andean Cock-of-the-rock

About These Birds

Banded Cotinga

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.

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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family