Plum-throated Cotinga

Cotinga maynana

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae

About

The plum-throated cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

Male cotingas have feathers with microscopic structures that create iridescent colors through light interference rather than pigment—making their blue and violet hues shift with viewing angle.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on a wide variety of fruits, with apparent favor to those of Psittacanthus mistletoes, Euterpe palms, and Ficus figs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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