Chestnut-crested Cotinga
A species of Crested Cotingas Scientific name : Ampelion rufaxilla Genus : Crested Cotingas
Chestnut-crested Cotinga, A species of Crested Cotingas
Botanical name: Ampelion rufaxilla
Genus: Crested Cotingas
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The chestnut-crested cotinga (Ampelion rufaxilla) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in the northern Andes of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Because of its large range and population density this species is not classified as vulnerable.
Size
21 cm
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Crested Cotingas Species
Chestnut-crested Cotinga