Blue Cotinga
A species of Blue Cotingas Scientific name : Cotinga nattererii Genus : Blue Cotingas
Blue Cotinga, A species of Blue Cotingas
Botanical name: Cotinga nattererii
Genus: Blue Cotingas
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The blue cotinga is a plump, dove-like bird with a small head. It grows to a length of about 7 inches (18 cm). The male has glossy blue plumage and a black bib with a purple iridescent sheen on the throat and breast. There is a black ring round the eye, and the wings and tail are black with broad blue margins. On the belly there is a circular patch of purple. The female looks quite different; she is dark brown above, each feather having a pale margin which gives the bird a scaly appearance, and the underparts are pale brown with each feather having a buff margin. The turquoise cotinga (Cotinga ridgwayi) is a similar species with which this bird might be confused, but it has a different range. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Blue Cotinga primarily consumes fruits, often foraging among the treetops. This species exhibits a preference for a variety of fruits, utilizing its unique beak adaptations for effective feeding.
Habitat
Blue Cotinga typically inhabits the canopy layer of humid lowland forests and secondary woodlands within tropical regions. This species is predominantly found at altitudes below 300 meters, although in certain areas it can be observed at elevations up to 1000 meters, and locally even as high as 1400 meters.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
This species is native to Central America and South America. Its range extends from central Panama southwards to northwestern Ecuador and Venezuela. It occurs on the borders of moist woodland, in the canopy of primary forest and in tall secondary forest. Its altitudinal range is up to about 900 metres (3,000 ft).
Species Status
Cotinga nattererii has a very wide range and is described as fairly common. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Blue Cotingas Species
Blue Cotinga 
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