Black-faced Cotinga
Conioptilon mcilhennyi
The Black-faced Cotinga (Conioptilon mcilhennyi) is a rare cotinga found in 3 countries, weighing about 90 g. The black-faced cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae.
About the Black-faced Cotinga
The black-faced cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The black-faced cotinga is 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) long; three individuals weighed 81 to 89 g (2.9 to 3.1 oz). Adult males have a mostly black head and throat with a white crescent behind the ear coverts. Their upperparts are dark gray and their wings and tail an even darker gray. Their breast is a lighter gray that becomes white on the lower belly and undertail coverts. Almost unique among passerine birds, their unfeathered parts havehite powder down and the upper surfaces of their wings and tail were also powdery. Voice: The black-faced cotinga's vocalizations include a "short, barked puh, a quiet, descending coww, and squeaky, rising huuEEE?". The last is also described as a "short, surprised-sounding wuèèèèh, gliding up to three notes higher".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-faced Cotinga?
- The black-faced cotinga is 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) long; three individuals weighed 81 to 89 g (2.9 to 3.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-faced Cotinga?
- The Black-faced Cotinga is a medium sized bird weighing about 90 g.
- Where can you see a Black-faced Cotinga?
- The Black-faced Cotinga occurs in 3 countries, including Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Black-faced Cotinga?
- The Black-faced Cotinga is most easily confused with the White Bellbird, the Fiery-throated Fruiteater and the Band-tailed Fruiteater.
- Is the Black-faced Cotinga endangered?
- The Black-faced Cotinga is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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