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Black-necked Red Cotinga
A species of Red-cotingas Scientific name : Phoenicircus nigricollis Genus : Red-cotingas
Black-necked Red Cotinga, A species of Red-cotingas
Botanical name: Phoenicircus nigricollis
Genus: Red-cotingas
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Description
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Description
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The black-necked red cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in the western Amazon Basin of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru; also the very southern border region of Venezuela with Amazonas state. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. This is a distinctive red bird with black wings and a narrow black band across the tip of its tail.
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Size
22 - 24 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-necked Red Cotinga primarily feeds on fruit, especially from the Trichilia genus, with occasional arachnids. Known for foraging in the forest canopy.
Habitat
The black-necked Red Cotinga predominantly inhabits the dense understory of humid lowland tropical rainforests. These forests are characterized by high humidity and significant rainfall, supporting a rich biodiversity and complex vegetation structure. Black-necked Red Cotinga thrives in these environments, where it blends into the lush greenery and abundant plant life.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Red-cotingas Species
Black-necked Red Cotinga