Purple-breasted Cotinga
A species of Blue Cotingas Scientific name : Cotinga cotinga Genus : Blue Cotingas
Purple-breasted Cotinga, A species of Blue Cotingas
Botanical name: Cotinga cotinga
Genus: Blue Cotingas
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Description
Description
The purple-breasted cotinga (Cotinga cotinga) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
18 cm
Habitat
The purple-breasted Cotinga predominately inhabits the canopies and border regions of humid lowland forests, showing a preference for savanna and sandy-belt forest habitats. Additionally, purple-breasted Cotinga can often be found in tall trees within forest clearings and occasional dryer forest areas in broader ecological transition zones. Its presence is notable within varillal forest regions as well.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Blue Cotingas Species
Purple-breasted Cotinga