Guianan Red Cotinga
A species of Red-cotingas Scientific name : Phoenicircus carnifex Genus : Red-cotingas
Guianan Red Cotinga, A species of Red-cotingas
Botanical name: Phoenicircus carnifex
Genus: Red-cotingas
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The Guianan red cotinga (Phoenicircus carnifex) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is one of two species in the genus Phoenicircus. It is found in northeastern South America in the Guianas in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana; also a small border region of adjacent eastern Venezuela. In Brazil the species is found in the lower Amazon Basin bordering the Guyanas at the Amazon River outlet, and only ranges upstream in the Brazilian states of Pará, and Amapá. It is found on Marajó Island and southwards into northeastern Pará. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. There is a minor intersecting of the Guianan red cotinga range with the only other species in Phoenicircus, the black-necked red cotinga. 
Size
22 - 24 cm
Feeding Habits
Guianan Red Cotinga primarily feeds on fruit, including those from Arecaceae and other families. They forage by plucking fruit in flight or while perched.
Habitat
The guianan Red Cotinga typically resides in humid lowland forests. These environments are characterized by a rich biodiversity, high humidity, and dense canopy coverage, providing a complex ecosystem where guianan Red Cotinga finds food and shelter. The habitat spans across the broader region of the Guianan Shield, encompassing parts of the northeastern South American rainforest expanse.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Red-cotingas Species
Guianan Red Cotinga 
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