Order Passeriformes Higher classification Cotinga | Phylum Chordata Family Cotingidae Scientific name Cotinga maculata Rank Species | |
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Similar Cotinga, Spangled cotinga, White‑winged cotinga, Purple‑breasted cotinga, Blue cotinga | ||
Banded cotinga cotinga maculata crejo
The banded cotinga (Cotinga maculata) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to south-east Brazil.
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Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss as its population is estimated to number 250-999 mature individuals.
Banded cotinga cotinga maculata crejo
Ecology
It inhabits the canopy of the lowland Atlantic forest, and has a diet of seeds, berries, fruit, caterpillars, and other insects.
References
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