Bay-vented Cotinga | |
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Male | |
Information | |
Range | Peru |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Aves |
Order | Passeriformes |
Family | Cotingidae |
Genus | Doliornis |
Species | Doliornis sclateri |
Conservation Status | |
Vulnerable |
The Bay-vented cotinga (Doliornis sclateri), is a species of cotinga in the Cotingidae family. It is endemic to Peru.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Identification[]
Males have a black crown and nape (with partially concealed red crests), and are dark brown above and paler brown below, with reddish brown tail-coverts and grey throat and sides of head and neck. Female are similar, but lack black crown.