Purple-breasted Cotinga

The Purple-breasted Cotinga is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The Purple-breasted 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 Purple-breasted Cotinga (Cotinga cotinga) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Cotinga cotinga. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. Stub icon This Cotingidae-related article is a stub. More

Purple-breasted Cotinga, taken by Chris Collins Spangled Cotinga,taken by Chris Collins According to many top Neotropical birdwatchers, Guyana is one of the best places in South America to see several highly sought-after species of Cotingas, including Crimson Fruitcrow, Guianan Red-Cotinga, Dusky Purpletuft, Capuchinbird, and Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Cotingidae
Genus : Cotinga
Species : cotinga
Authority : (Linnaeus, 1766)