Chestnut-crested Cotinga

It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Chestnut-crested Cotinga is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Chestnut-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rufaxilla) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Ampelion rufaxilla. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. Stub icon This Cotingidae-related article is a stub. More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga, Colombia, Jardin February 2008 © Pete Morris/Birdquest This pair of this rare species were an excellent surprise. More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rufaxilla) by Frank Lambert. More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga Ampelion rufaxilla = Described by: Tschudi (1844) Alternate common name(s): Chestnut-crowned Cotinga Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Manu Road, Peru - Jun, 2008 More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga Ampelion rufaxilla = Manu Road, Peru - Jun, 2008 More

rubrocristata Chestnut-crested Cotinga, Ampelion rufaxilla Genus Doliornis Chestnut-bellied Cotinga, Doliornis remseni Bay-vented Cotinga, Doliornis sclateri Genus Zaratornis White-cheeked Cotinga, Zaratornis stresemanni Genus Pipreola, the fruiteaters Green-and-black Fruiteater, Pipreola riefferii Band-tailed Fruiteater, Pipreola intermedia Barred Fruiteater, Pipreola arcuata Golden-breasted Fruiteater, Pipreola aureopectus Orange-breasted Fruiteater, Pipreola jucunda Black-chested Fruiteater, Pipreola lubomirskii Masked Fruiteater, Pipreola pulchra Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Pipreola chlorolepidota Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater, Pipreola frontalis Handsome Fruiteater, Pipreola formosa Red-banded Fruiteater, Pipreola whitelyi Genus Ampelioides More

* Chestnut-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rufaxilla) * Genus: Doliornis * Chestnut-bellied Cotinga (Doliornis remseni) * Bay-vented Cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) * Genus: Zaratornis * White-cheeked Cotinga, Zaratornis stresemanni * Genus: Pipreola - fruiteaters * Barred Fruiteater (Pipreola arcuata) More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga The Chestnut-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rufaxilla) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga on nest near Jardin, 2009. Dusky Starfrontlet. Photo by Gina Nichol. Dusky Starfrontlet. Photo Gina Nichol. Recently rediscovered in Colombia. This bird seen on our November 2009 tour! PLANNING YOUR TOUR The links below provide information and descriptions of the birding areas and some of the species that can be expected in each area. Tours can be arranged to include any or all areas, just let us know your preferences. More

for Chestnut-crested Cotinga, Andean Flicker, Maranon Crescentchest & M. Slaty-Antshrike. Buff-fronted Owl near Quito, Great Grebe at Salinas, Prothonotory Warbler in old Quito and Yellow Warbler on the way to Canande. Andean Laniisoma, Chestnut-vented Conebill, Straw-backed Tanager at Wildsumaco, Rufous Piha at Canande and Rufous Mourner at end of Milpe Road. Greater Scythebill and Masked Saltator seen on Guacamayos. Two Crested Becards seen along the road from Sabanilla ridge to Casa Simpson, Tapichalaca. More

Chestnut-crested Cotinga Ampelion rufaxilla White-cheeked Cotinga Zaratornis stresemanni Chestnut-bellied Cotinga Doliornis remseni Bay-vented Cotinga Doliornis sclateri Peruvian Plantcutter Phytotoma raimondii White-tipped Plantcutter Phytotoma rutila Rufous-tailed Plantcutter Phytotoma rara Hooded Berryeater Carpornis cucullata Black-headed Berryeater Carpornis melanocephala Green-and-black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii Band-tailed Fruiteater Pipreola intermedia Barred Fruiteater Pipreola arcuata Golden-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola aureopectus Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda More