Kinglet Calyptura

It is endemic to Atlantic forest in south-eastern Brazil. For a long time this species was feared to be extinct, as it went unrecorded during the 20th century until two birds were observed in Serra dos Órgãos on several days in October 1996. Since these sighting, there have not been any confirmed records, although at least one recent - but unconfirmed - record exists from near Ubatuba. Consequently, it is considered critically endangered by BirdLife International.

The Kinglet Calyptura is classified as Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Kinglet Calyptura (Calyptura cristata) is a small passerine bird. It is the only member of the genus Calyptura. It has traditionally been considered a member of the family Cotingidae, but following the move of several species from this family to Tityridae - including the purpletufts which traditionally are considered allied to the Kinglet Calyptura - the family placement is unclear. It is therefore considered incertae sedis by SACC. It is endemic to Atlantic forest in south-eastern Brazil. More

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The Kinglet Calyptura (Calyptura cristata) is endemic to Atlantic forest in south-eastern Brazil. One confirmed sighting occured ca. 1960 (Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.173). For a long time this species was feared to be extinct. However, two birds were observed in Serra dos More

Kinglet Calyptura The Kinglet Calyptura (Calyptura cristata) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is the only member of the genus Calyptura.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

the rarest species is the kinglet calyptura (Calyptura cristata) that is restricted to a 0.4 mi2 (1 km2) patch of forest north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This species went unreported for most of the 1900s, though some recent reports from 1996 suggest that it is still present. Habitat Most cotingas are shy, unobtrusive avoiders of civilization, and as such they inhabit the upper and middle tree levels of continuous forest areas, as residents. More