Snowy Cotinga
A species of White cotingas Scientific name : Carpodectes nitidus Genus : White cotingas
Snowy Cotinga, A species of White cotingas
Botanical name: Carpodectes nitidus
Genus: White cotingas
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Description General Info
Description
The adult snowy cotinga is about 8 inches (20 cm) long and is a plump bird with a smallish head. The male is very conspicuous and is entirely white, apart from a slight bluish-grey tinge on head and back. The upper parts of the female are pale brownish-grey with slightly darker wings bordered with white. There is a white ring round the eye and the underparts are greyish-white. In both sexes the beak is bluish-grey, and this distinguishes the birds from the otherwise similar yellow-billed cotinga (Carpodectes antoniae). The female might also be confused with the black-crowned tityra (Tityra inquisitor) or the masked tityra (Tityra semifasciata) but those species both have more colour on the head. 
Size
21 cm
Feeding Habits
Snowy Cotinga primarily feasts on fruits, favoring those from the Lauraceae family, mistletoes, and figs. Its foraging behavior typically involves plucking food items mid-flight or while perched. No unique dietary adaptations are noted.
Habitat
Snowy Cotinga typically inhabits the upper canopy of humid lowland forests and areas with tall secondary growth. These birds are most commonly found at elevations up to approximately 750 meters. The preferred habitats are characterized by dense, lush tree cover in broad tropical regions that provide the necessary food resources and shelter.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The snowy cotinga is native to lowland humid forests of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. It is present on the coastal plains and in low hills to an altitude of about 450 metres (1,476 ft), being found in the canopy, along the edges of woodland, and in nearby areas with isolated large trees.
Species Status
Though generally an uncommon species, the snowy cotinga has a wide range and any decline in total population is slight. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
White cotingas Species
Snowy Cotinga 
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